How do you sell solar energy?

This can either be done by selling all of your solar energy to the grid, using electricity from the panels and selling the surplus, or by returning your surplus for free, in exchange for a government grant. With a few rules and regulations in place, this article explains the required steps to sell energy from your panels.

How do you sell solar energy back to the grid?

Selling electricity back to the grid, also known as an export rate, or net metering, is a process that allows solar panel owners to generate their own electricity and earn credits for excess energy they feed back into the grid. Here’s a detailed explanation of each step involved in sell solar power: 1. Installation of solar panels:

Can I sell electricity if I don't use solar?

Contract a tariff with compensation for surpluses In order to be able sell electricity you need to contract an electricity tariff that includes compensation for surplus energy. Tariffs such as Solar Simply enable you to benefit in your electricity bill from the energy produced by your home solar panels that you do not use.

Can you get electricity from solar panels?

It is possible to get electricity from solar panels (or photovoltaic panels) settled on the roof of your home. The electricity obtained may be used for your personal use or sold, in whole or in part, to an electricity supplier. This choice will depend in particular on the technical and administrative obligations to be respected.

How do I sell excess electricity generated by my solar PV system?

To sell excess electricity generated by your solar PV system, you need to apply directly to a licensed SEG tariff supplier. Your SEG licensee doesn’t have to be your current top-up electricity supplier. You can choose different companies for SEG payments, electricity supply, and gas supply.

Can solar panels be sold to the grid?

The most important thing to note is that not all solar panel installations can benefit from selling energy to the grid. There are two main types of installations - photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels. You can sell energy from your photovoltaic panels, which convert sunlight energy into electricity.