How to connect new residential energy storage to the grid

How does a grid-connected system work?

With a grid-connected system, when your renewable energy system generates more electricity than you can use at that moment, the electricity goes onto the electric grid for your utility to use elsewhere.

How do I connect a grid-tied solar panel system?

Always refer to the NEC code in effect or consult a licensed electrician for safety and accuracy. There are two basic approaches to connecting a grid-tied solar panel system, as shown in the wiring diagrams below. The most common is a "LOAD SIDE" connection, made AFTER the main breaker.

How do residential solar installations work?

Most residential solar installations operate in concert with our electric delivery system. This allows you as a solar homeowner to: Your solar contractor (installer) and Eversource work together to ensure your system is safely interconnected and producing clean energy for your home or business.

How does a solar installer work with Eversource?

This allows you as a solar homeowner to: Your solar contractor (installer) and Eversource work together to ensure your system is safely interconnected and producing clean energy for your home or business. This starts when the installer first designs your system.

How does a solar system installation process work?

1. Initiation: Your contractor submits an application on your behalf. We will review the application and send installation requirements to your contractor with approval to move forward. 2. Construction: Your solar system is installed which includes the inverter, the panels and the wiring for new meters. 3.

How do you connect a solar inverter to a utility meter?

A junction box is added between the utility meter and the main service panel. Then the wires from the utility meter, the main breaker panel, and the PV solar are connected in the junction box. An adequately sized PV service disconnect box must be used prior to making the connection between the junction box and the solar inverter.