Selling surplus solar power
Solar panels mainly produce electricity for your own use, but you can sell the surplus to an electricity company. The income from selling is usually small, so it pays to calculate the profitability of the investment carefully. This guide takes you through the whole process.
You will need
- Your annual electricity consumption data
- The direction, pitch and condition of your roof
- At least three supply quotes
- Your network company's connection terms
Steps
Find out your consumption profile
Check your hourly electricity consumption in your network company's online service. The more electricity you use during the day, the greater the share of the production you use yourself.
Assess whether your roof is suitable
Ask for quotes
Size the system correctly
Sign the contracts
Calculate the payback time
Understand the taxation
Monitor production
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