MORONTHOTA,KEGALLE
The light from the sun provides a consistent and stable source of energy throughout the year. Unlike other resources which are set to decline in the near future, there several energy sources which are renewable. Eg: Hydropower, biomass, sunlight, wind etc. The benefit of solar energy is its simplicity to deploy with basic setup. Most common source utilize photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity.
Most solar panels produced today are made from Silicon, the second most abundant element on Earth and the primary ingredient in beach sand. The first step in making a solar panel is to create silicon ingots, giant blocks of high-purity (99.999999%) silicon.
Grid-connected photovoltaic system is the most common type as they make use of the existing mains electricity grid. They are simpler in design and easier for the installers to fit than off grid systems. The electricity produced during the daytime is either used by the property owner, or directed back into the electricity grid and reduced from our Electricity bill by a utility company, an arrangement called 'net metering'. At night, or on dark days when the panels do not produce sufficient power, electricity will be supplied via normal utility company grid system.
Existing net metering system: the Customer generates electricity using solar panels fixed on their houses/premises and connected to the grid through net metering system. The consumer has to pay only for the net amount of electricity that he consumed. In this system, if that particular customer's production exceeds his consumption, he can bring forward the balance and consume it in the months forthcoming. No fee will be paid for the excess electricity produced. The customer will be given the choice of using the balance electricity within 10 year period.
If the generated units of electricity using the solar panels fixed on their houses/premises are greater than the amount he consumed, the customer will be paid Rs.22.00 per unit during the first 07 years and from the 08th year he will be paid Rs. 15.50 per unit. If the consumption is greater than he generated, the consumer has to pay that existing electricity tariff for the excess electricity consumed.
Getting paid for the amount of electricity generated using the solar panels fixed on their houses/premises. Unlike net metering method there is no linkage in-between the electricity consumption of the customer and the electricity generation. The customer has to pay for the electricity consumed according to the existing tariff. Electricity Board will pay for the total amount of electricity he generates.
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