got our rooftop 4.9 KW rooftop solar system fired up today and the meter's going..backwards!

[msongs]

20 rooftop panels on south and west facing roof sections, 2 converters, a nice digital electric meter n all that.

so nice to see the meter going backwards even though we are using a modest amount of electrical stuff right now at 5pm.
the solar input is declining as the sun heads down, so we will start drawing from the city power grid soon.

lots still left to learn about the system, reading the information, dials, gages etc, AND how to start conserving to the max to gain the most credit against the city. We have net metering, so we cannot sell back more than we use in balance.

Yahoo!

Msongs
Riverside CA

PS - will have a complete dailyKos diary with photos in a week or so

[cbayer]

1. Congratulations!

Here's to many years of renewable energy!

:toast:

[pengillian101]

2. Good going! n/t

[kestrel91316]

3. YAY. Good for you!!!

[drmeow]

4. We've got a 5.1 - welcome to the club

Its an awesome feeling!

We can actually sell back more than we use but here in Phoenix that's not likely (AC costs are just too big).

[glinda]

5. Is there a website for the systems? How much did it set you back?

We live Mid-MN and husband and I have talked about Solar options.