Solar panels convert energy from the sun into electricity. The electricity produced from the solar panels is direct current (DC). Most homes in Australia are connected to the electricity grid which uses alternating current (AC). In order to use the power produced from the solar panels an inverter is required to transform the DC electricity into AC electricity which is suitable for household appliances.
Once the electricity is transformed from DC to AC, the electricity produced from your solar power system is used to power your home first via a NET meter, before any excess power is exported back to the electricity grid.
How NET Metering Works
Power generated by your solar system is consumed in your house first and any excess is then fed into the grid. This excess power is sent back to the grid at a rate determined by your electricity retailer which may be your electricity bill*. Any excess power produced. A NET meter is required for every new installation to measure the excess power.
Power generated by your solar system is consumed in your house first and any excess is then fed into the grid. This excess power is sent back to the grid at a rate determined by your electricity retailer which may be your electricity bill*. Any excess power produced. A NET meter is required for every new installation to measure the excess power.
