Solar electric systems can supplement the power you’re receiving from the “grid” (aka your utility company).
Many homes, especially if they have several people living there, use a lot of electrical power. It’s certainly possible to use solar for all of it, but the initial costs could be really high. So sometimes it’s a good idea to begin with a simple system to meet just some of your needs.
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