Grid-Tied Solar Systems can be expanded as needed to match your electrical power consumption.  Some power companies have restrictions that limit the size of a solar system based on the average annual power consumption for the property in question.  Nova will ensure that your system is sized correctly to get the maximum benefit possible. We will also ensure that your system is not oversized so to avoid any conflicts with the guidelines of your utility service provider and to yield the fastest return on investment.  (Note that oversized systems could actually result in a slower return on investment, depending on the pricing regime and rate schemes in place.)

Grid-Tied Solar Systems are considered to be relatively easy to design and install, compared to Off-Grid Systems – which require more complex integrations with batteries along with multiple or alternate power sources.  Nonetheless, Grid-Tied Solar Systems are electrical power generators, and do require proper planning to avoid any situations that could possibly decrease the performance of the system, shorten the life of the system components, or compromise the safety of the system, property, humans, and animals associated or in contact with the system.  As such, all electrical installations are subject to the regulations of the relevant regulatory agency associated with the location.

There are various sources of power, similar to those used in an off-grid system, that can be used in grid-tied systems such as solar panels, wind turbines and a micro-hydro system.  (See “EDUCATION” for general information related to renewable energy and power system designs):