Grid Tie Inverters

This is a special type of inverter which enables you to dispense with the battery and charge regulator, as all power produced is fed back into the mains wiring of your house and then, if it is not used by you, it is exported to the grid. This is becoming a very popular choice for renewable energy enthusiasts. Effectively, you use the electricity grid as a large battery and when you are not using your own power, it is exported for others to use. You can be paid for this exported power and most electricity suppliers have a buy back micro-generation tariff. People who have large solar PV or wind turbine systems installed at their homes almost always have this type of system, as it is very reliable and can be a good selling point for the house. There are, however, some very effective small grid-tie invertors available these days, which are ideal for low power systems. All grid tie inverters used in the UK, should be G83/1 certified and installed by a competent, Part P certified electrician. Make sure you choose the correct type of grid tie inverter, depending whether you are using solar or wind.