My home solar panels made more power than I used for a whole month

I checked my power bill from the utility company this morning, and the net usage number was zero. For the whole month of April, my panels on the roof made 820 kilowatt-hours, and my house only used 790. I had to look at the chart three times because I didn't think I'd hit that mark until summer. It feels good to see the meter actually run backwards for a change. Has anyone else been surprised by how fast their solar system started covering their needs?

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elliot_johnson3110d ago

Isn't that the best feeling, seeing that meter run backwards? I was just reading an article about how newer panels are way more efficient even on cloudy days than the ones from a few years ago. Makes you wonder if the estimates they give you are low on purpose, just so you're happier when you beat them. I bet your system will be putting even more power back in a couple months.

brian32810d ago

Totally agree about the meter. It's a little victory every time. The estimates from installers do seem conservative, maybe to avoid complaints. Newer panels are definitely better in low light. My own system outperforms the original projection by a solid margin. Makes the whole investment feel even smarter.