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Grid Tie Solar & Wind

How They Work: Grid Tie solar and wind systems simply tie into the electrical grid through an AC distribution panel. These systems do not require batteries for storing power but some systems do have batteries only for back-up power. The main components of a system are solar panels or wind turbine, DC-AC grid tie inverter, and DC/AC disconnect depending on what the local electrical code requires.

In New Brunswick, N.B Power and Saint John Energy have a system called net metering. If you are producing your own power with solar or wind the power commission will track what you produce and what you purchase from the utility by using a net meter. If you ever produce more power than what is needed in your home the extra power will go into the electrical grid and you will receive a credit from the utility.