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Originally Posted by mrmyth
I recently got solar panels and I have the above meter. The digital dial is moving to the left during the day when the sun is out at a rate of about four revolutions per minute. The numbers on the reading are still going up. Shouldn't the numbers on the reading be going down?
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In the standard issue meter, this isn't a Net-Meter. It works like a Kill-A-Watt meter.
Current in either direction makes the reading go up.
You will have to pay for any power you put on the grid..
Like this guy..
Grid tied system but utility will charge no matter direction of energy flow - Solar Electric Power Discussion Forum by Northern Arizona Wind & Sun
You will have to call your power company and ask them to install a Net-Meter.
I'm not sure, but there might be a Net-metering up-grade for your model.
They will likely just install a fancy new meter.
U.S. Farmers BioEnergy, LLC
Like this one maybe..
I read posts from one guy who convinced his power co. to install one
of the old antique mechanical meters with the wheel that will actually spin backwards.
Before that, he was paying to put power on the local grid..
Good Luck,
Rich