If you're planning a PV installation and you don't have a net-metering deal where you can use the grid as an infinite size battery GET PER DAY DATA.
Don't rely on "average day" or yearly total, because they are meaningless if your consumption on one day will have you buying grid power while the next day you're generating way more than you need.
> unless I wanted to sell to the grid, and they don't pay much
Selling to the grid means all of the equipment is significantly more expensive, and (here) they pay you wholesale rates for your energy and then turn around and charge you retail on cloudy days, so it's better to spring for a battery.
Caleb James DeLisle
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2026-03-12 08:45:50 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…gkeq
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