Since the bidirectional meter was installed, it now appears that my power consumption noticeably increases whenever I export power to FPL grid.
Property
- Owner:
- Tim Cubbedge
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 355 Capri Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
- Size:
- 1,700 sq ft
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- May 2023
- Size of System:
- 6.6 kW
- Monitor performance:
- https://monitoring.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/site/3627106/#/dashboard
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $29,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $8,700
- Net Cost of System:
- $20,300
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Prime Green Solutions (Orlando, FL)
What You Need to Know
Description:
15 Aptos 440 watt panels. Solar Edge Battery, Solar Edge inverter, optimizer, backup interface
Other Benefits:
Blackout protection
My Motivation:
Environment, cost and blackout coverage
Advice:
Not advice but issue/concern. Since the bidirectional meter was installed, it seem that mu consumption has noticeably increased whenever I export power. Whenever I stop exporting, my consumption returns to normal, such as before the bidirectional meter was installed. Wondering f anyone else sees this phenomenon?
Experience with Installer:
Prime Green Solutions was great!
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