Grid-Tied Solar System

With a grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) solar system, you can enjoy reduced energy costs by powering your home with clean solar electricity. Our experienced solar installers at Belmont Solar can expertly design and install a grid-tied solar system for your home and connect it to your utility so you can count on an uninterrupted supply of electricity.

Unlike our off-grid solar systems, an on-grid solar system works in conjunction with your local utility provider.

How Does the Grid-Tied Solar System Work?

During the daytime, electric solar panels run from the grid-tied solar system to your home’s main power panel. The energy you use in your home comes from these panels. Any unused energy produced from your on-grid solar system goes to the power grid and is used by your neighbors. At nighttime, grid-tied solar systems power your appliances and light. This means you can enjoy electricity even when your panels are not able to produce power. Thanks to net metering, the solar energy you put back into the grid can offset the cost of the electricity you pull from the grid. This means you can significantly reduce or even eliminate your annual electrical costs from the utility company.

Five reasons to install a grid-tied solar system

There are many reasons as to how grid-connected solar electricity can benefit your life. From lowering your energy bills to adding value to your home, check out the top five reasons why a grid-tied solar system will improve not only you but the environment.

Reduce Your
Energy Bill
Solar Renewable Energy Credits—SRECs
Smaller Upfront Cost Than Other Systems
Increase Home Value or Property Value
Reduce Your Environmental Impact

How Much Could a Grid-Tied Solar System Save You?

Many people question whether a grid-tied solar system will actually save them money. The answer to this is a big resounding YES! After the payoff period, you can calculate your Return On Investment (ROI) by looking at your electricity usage. If, for example, you normally use 1,200 kWh of electricity at $0.13 per kWh, your savings are $156. That’s the money you would spend on electricity per month without solar. This $156 is the extra money that you are now pocketing and will continue to pocket, and even more, as electricity rates rise over the years.

Grid-Tied Solar System Consultation: What to Expect

When you schedule a free grid-tied solar system consultation, you will start with a phone call with one of our solar consultants. He will ask you for a few pieces of information, including:

  • Your address
  • Your average monthly utility costs
  • Your tentative budget

With this information, we can quickly estimate the size and scope of your grid-tied solar system project. Within a day, we will send you a link to an online proposal, which will layout the size and generating capacity of a system, as well as a satellite view of your home and where the panels would be installed. Based on this estimate, there will be a breakdown of the cost of your solar electricity system, potential incentives and tax breaks you qualify for, and the estimated payback of the system. We’ll even include a tentative schedule for designing and installing your grid-tied solar system.

Common Questions About Grid-Tied Solar Systems

The cost of a grid-tied solar system can vary significantly based on factors like energy consumption, roof size, and location. For the average home, the price typically starts around $20,000, but it can increase depending on your energy needs and any additional goals, such as generating extra power for resale. Every installation is unique, and factors like roof space, shading from trees, and the amount of sunlight your home receives all influence the final cost. To get a ballpark figure, our Solar Cost Calculator can tell you about how much your system could cost, as well as your potential energy savings. However, you should still consult with a solar installation company for a personalized quote tailored to your home’s specific energy production potential.

The installation of a grid-tied solar system typically takes between 1 to 3 days, depending on the size and complexity of the system. Factors such as the weather, roof conditions, and permitting processes can sometimes extend the timeline, but most residential installations are completed within a few days. When you start your solar project, the installer should provide you with installation timeline details as part of their proposal.

To determine if solar panels will work well on your roof, you’ll need to consider factors such as the roof’s orientation (south-facing roofs are ideal), the amount of shading from nearby trees or buildings, and your roof’s condition. Solar panels work best on roofs that receive ample sunlight throughout the day. It’s also important to ensure your roof is in good condition before installing solar panels, as roof repairs may be needed beforehand.

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