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How to sell the electricity generated by my solar power system?

Generating electricity from your solar system and consuming it directly in your home translates to significant savings, as you eliminate the need to purchase electricity from your power distributor. Therefore, maximizing daytime electricity usage when the panels are most productive is financially prudent. Additionally, many energy providers offer a feed-in tariff as compensation for surplus energy fed back into the grid, albeit at varying rates per kilowatt-hour. Unfortunately, feed-in tariffs have been reducing substantially. It is prudent to size the system so as not to rely on feed-in tariffs to make back your money.

Selling your solar electricity to virtual power plants offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future while maximizing the value of your solar investment. By participating in these innovative networks, homeowners can harness the collective power of distributed energy resources to stabilize the grid, earn revenue through energy trading, and unlock additional financial benefits. People with solar systems can sell electricity to their neighbourhood reducing the neighbourhood's reliance on the grid. Virtual power plants enable seamless integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, fostering resilience and efficiency. Embrace the potential of virtual power plants to not only offset your energy costs but also play a pivotal role in advancing the transition to a smarter, greener energy ecosystem.

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