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Expand <a id="136582" name="136582"></a>Is renewable energy free power? Is renewable energy free power?
Expand <a id="136581" name="136581"></a>How long is a system warranted for? How long is it expected to last? How long is a system warranted for? How long is it expected to last?
Expand <a id="136517" name="136517"></a>Can I sell power back to the grid? Can I sell power back to the grid?
Expand <a id="136580" name="136580"></a>What is Net Metering?What is Net Metering?
Expand <a id="136579" name="136579"></a>How do I get power after dark or when the wind isn’t blowing?How do I get power after dark or when the wind isn’t blowing?
Expand <a id="136578" name="136578"></a>Do I get power when the grid goes down?Do I get power when the grid goes down?
Collapse <a id="136577" name="136577"></a>What is islanding? How do I prevent it? What is islanding? How do I prevent it?
Islanding is any situation where the source of power from the network operator’s distribution system is disconnected from the network section in which the generator is connected, and one or more inverters maintain a supply to that section of the distribution system or consumer’s installation. The situation may cause an electrical shock hazard to service personnel operating on the islanding network section while it has been supposedly shut down through separating it from the main power station.
To prevent Islanding when the grid goes down the inverters shut down automatically. If backup power is to be connected the main breaker (grid to box) must be shut off FIRST.
Expand <a id="136576" name="136576"></a>If I feel wind on my property does that mean I should use wind power?If I feel wind on my property does that mean I should use wind power?
Expand <a id="136575" name="136575"></a>What is MPPT?What is MPPT?
Expand <a id="136574" name="136574"></a>Why is it important to use a certified installer? Why can’t I install it myself?Why is it important to use a certified installer? Why can’t I install it myself?
Expand <a id="136573" name="136573"></a>What affects my payback or return on investment? How long will it take for a return on investment?What affects my payback or return on investment? How long will it take for a return on investment?
Expand <a id="136572" name="136572"></a>Are there other Renewable Energy options besides Wind and Solar?Are there other Renewable Energy options besides Wind and Solar?
Expand <a id="136571" name="136571"></a>What is the outlook on cellulosic ethanol production in the US?What is the outlook on cellulosic ethanol production in the US?
Expand <a id="136570" name="136570"></a>How are carbon credit traded in the United States?How are carbon credit traded in the United States?
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