[RE-wrenches] Line Side Feed In and Disconnects

[David Brearley]

This is a feed-in tariff program, not a net-metered program. So as long as
the inverter output circuit is metered, no one is giving away any PV
generated electricity. In fact, PV-generated energy is bought at $0.32/kWh:

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/gainesville-to-launch-solar-feed-in-t
ariff-5429.html

>From the utility¹s point of view, the line side connection makes lots of
sense. Any generator that is separately metered‹like a 1MW gas fired
turbine, for example‹is line side connected to the utility grid...on the
utility side of any revenue meter. That is probably why the AHJ wants the
separately metered PV system connected on the utility side of the meter.
They are treating this like any other power plant that feeds the grid and is
paid per kWh generated.
 

On 3/10/09 10:48 PM, "William Miller" <william at millersolar.com> wrote:

> Friends:
> 
> I was not aware that the goal was to install the point of connection ahead of
> the meter.  The section says:  "A photovoltaic power source shall be permitted
> to be connected to the supply side of the service disconnecting
> means..."(emphasis added).  The goal is to be down stream of the utility
> meter.  Otherwise you are giving away your PV generated electricity.
> 
> Granted this is not always easy, but most switch gear has provisions for a
> fire pump and this is the point where you connect.
> 
> William Miller
> 
> 
> At 07:00 PM 3/10/2009, you wrote:
> I hope I can help.  If he installs ahead of the meter (line side install) he
> is installing a new service.
> 
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