On-grid means your solar system is tied to your local utility’s GRID. This is what most residential homes will use because you are covered if your solar system under or over-produces in regard to your varying energy needs. This entire means for you is that your utility system acts as your battery space.

What Is A Grid-Tie Solar System?

A grid-tie system is the type of solar solution that works with the utility grid station. This system was invented to make use of the power from the grid so people can get rid of the expensive solar batteries. The on-grid system is more reliable and pocket friendly as the batteries are not required to store the electricity. Because of the connection with the grid, this system is named as grid-tie or on-grid system. This system cannot work without any association with the utility station. Some grid-tie solutions also have an option to add batteries to the system to make it more efficient.

How On-Grid Solar System Works?

The grid-tie solar solution, as mentioned above, needs a grid connection to work. This makes it impractical for a remote area however, for the places with grid connection easily available, it is the best available system. The on-grid solar solution has the following components:

  • Solar Panels
  • Grid-tie inverters
  • Connecting wires
  • Connection to the utility grid
  • DC switch
  • Net Meter

 Benefits of On-Grid solar

  1. Zero Electricity Bills –Though the solar power system is connected to the grid, the consumer has to pay only for the surplus electricity he consumes. The bill generated on a monthly basis determines whether the consumer has any payments to be made. However, at the same time if the consumer utilizes less electricity, the excess is fed back in the grid.
  2. Easy maintenance – The on-grid solar power system has the least number of parts along with simple installation. The elimination of batteries makes the maintenance quite easy.
  3. Passive income generation –With a connection to the grid, the consumer can charge for the surplus electricity he has generated. It not only eliminates your electricity bills but also avails the cost benefits for the excess electricity generated.

Solar power has several benefits which notably include a reduction in electricity cost and usage. However, there are other benefits that depend on the type of system you choose.