Virtual net metering (VNM) allows electricity customers to receive credits on their utility bills for solar energy generated at a location other than their home or business — typically a shared community solar installation. Unlike traditional net metering, where your rooftop panels offset your own meter’s consumption directly, virtual net metering routes solar production credits Read more »
Your solar monitoring app provides real-time and historical data on what your system is producing — but knowing how to interpret the numbers transforms monitoring from a passive dashboard into an active tool for catching problems and maximizing your system’s value. The three most important numbers to check are today’s production, lifetime production to date, Read more »
Yes — solar panels and the metal components of every solar installation must be grounded, and this requirement is not optional or cosmetic. Grounding protects people from electric shock if a fault develops, protects the equipment from lightning-induced voltage spikes, and is required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for every residential and commercial solar Read more »