View: An Intro to Solar PV
View: An Intro to Solar PV
This resource includes the following information:
Solar Photovoltaic energy results from the direct conversion of sunlight through photovoltaic cells into electricity.
The energy is produced through solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which convert light directly into electricity with no waste nor emissions. The electricity generated through solar PV is used in the same manner as electricity, which is presently being purchased by your local energy provider (BC – BC Hydro; Manitoba – Manitoba Hydro)
Solar Photovoltaic systems can be incorporated into building designs or installed on existing buildings. The systems may be standalone or integrated into the building design. Photovoltaic systems can be located any where in the world with the level of electricity generated being dependent on the degree of sunlight.
Q: What is Net Metering?
a. When a single meter records both the energy supplied to the grid and that taken from the grid. Only the net amount supplied or taken is recorded and billed by the utility. This is the simplest method of metering grid-interactive PV systems. However, present federal regulations require many grid interactive system owners to either use two meters or a meter with two registers – one for energy purchased, and one for energy sold.
b. When a meter records the energy which is generated off grid.
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