We must all be aware of the need to save energy, even if it is only to save ourselves money.

Using a grid tie inverter and a solar”>http://www.solarpanelssites.com”>solar panel is an ideal mode of accessing renewable resources.

The primary power producer with this system is the solar panel, but it might also be, low voltage hydro electricity, small petrol or diesel generator, or any renewable energy source of say 14 to 50 volts.

The solar panel voltage now has to be elevated to home voltage in order to save money.

The DC from the solar panel is converted by the grid tie inverter into the AC that is used in the home.

No special boxes are necessary to connect to the mains all that has to be done is plug into a wall socket. The electronics in the circuits of the inverter make the join safely.

The energy to the house would mostly have been bought from a power company, however is now provided by the solar panel and grid tie inveter.

Because current can only flow when the house power in on the grid tie inverter has a built in safety element. This safety factor means power cannot be fed back up the power lines. But if the power fails the grid tie automatically disconnects.

If more power is necessary, more solar panels are used, and the grid ties are stackable to permit more current flow into the household. Any surplus power supplied to the house can make the meter run in reverse saving you cash.

These machines are not expensive and the manner they are linked to the house is not expensive, making the whole arrangement economic. Batteries and an inverter are an alternative, but the cost and space needed are expensive to supply night time electricity.

You cannot replace the power company with a grid”>http://www.solarpanelssites.com”>grid tie, but it will save money and you will sense you are doing your bit.