grid connected, definition of

Grid connected refers to a solar panel electrical system which is connected to the mains power grid, so any excess power it generates can be fed back into the mains power grid. The owner of the solar panel system can often earn 'credits' for feeding in such power.

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  While Germany has spent the last few years stealing the headlines for its remarkable advances in renewable energy infrastructure, neighboring France has, up until now, remained relatively silent on the matter of green energy...
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