What is a grid tied power system? They are systems connected to utility companies via power lines. The grid is used to supplement renewable energy sources such as solar energy as additional power should you need it.

The federal government has extended federal tax credits through the year 2017 making homeowners eligible for a tax credit equal to thirty percent of the cost of the solar system. Many states have tax incentive programs as well for homeowners who want to install solar energy systems to power their homes. Some people choose a grid tied solar system with a battery backup so when the grid goes down, you can still run your solar energy system.

Grid tie systems are simpler in concept than battery backed systems. A grid tie system is basically made up of solar modules and an inverter which turns the energy collected into 120 or 240 VAC to run AC appliances. AC means alternating current. Because today Sungate Energy Solutions can offer you sophisticated inverters, everything you need to direct current from the modules on panels to alternating current is in the system. The inverters can even track the power to determine when the peak efficiency times of energy use is as well as terminate grid connections if the utility power is interrupted.

Sungate Energy Solutions would like to invite you to visit them and look at your options for solar energy in your home.