In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, America’s grid isn’t ready for it—yet.
Power station vendors have a solution for US. Smart plugs that never backflow to grid. US utility monopolies hate solar, but the most friendly solar regulation possible is low fixed monthly fees for low amp inflow cap (with high per kwh rates), or permission for homes to be off grid.
Even with forced grid connections, there is a ROI case for self consumption only solar that requires no grid permissions for no grid sell back/credits. Powerstations are a fairly easy method, for portable power that can be rearranged in home, including DC power efficiency benefits. Multiple power stations can deal with shading and multiple panel orientations, can deal with power outages, and provide emergency power in rooms where needed or fully mobile power. EVs can ensure you never have too much power stored, and while TOU rates still favour overnight charging, even (morning) kitchen needs can be shifted to solar or minimal/optimal grid charging.
Tariffs are a big obstacle for US now, but rest of Americas has similar grid. If consumers get extorted from data center demand preference, it is further reason to seek escape.
Power station vendors have a solution for US. Smart plugs that never backflow to grid. US utility monopolies hate solar, but the most friendly solar regulation possible is low fixed monthly fees for low amp inflow cap (with high per kwh rates), or permission for homes to be off grid.
Even with forced grid connections, there is a ROI case for self consumption only solar that requires no grid permissions for no grid sell back/credits. Powerstations are a fairly easy method, for portable power that can be rearranged in home, including DC power efficiency benefits. Multiple power stations can deal with shading and multiple panel orientations, can deal with power outages, and provide emergency power in rooms where needed or fully mobile power. EVs can ensure you never have too much power stored, and while TOU rates still favour overnight charging, even (morning) kitchen needs can be shifted to solar or minimal/optimal grid charging.
Tariffs are a big obstacle for US now, but rest of Americas has similar grid. If consumers get extorted from data center demand preference, it is further reason to seek escape.