Do I stay connected to the electricity grid?

Solar power is available in grid connected and off grid (stand alone) systems.  In urban areas, households and other buildings can remain connected to the electricity grid and don’t require any battery storage.  On a cloudy day, at night or if you use more power than you generate, you automatlically draw power from the grid.  If your system produces more electricity than you need, the surplus is fed into the grid for others to consume.  



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1. How does it work?
2. Do I stay connected to the electricity grid?
3. Is my housesuitable for solar panels?
4. Do I need a permit to install solar panels?
5. How may solar panels would I need to run my house?
6. Why can't all my energy needs be met with rooftop solar panels?
7. How much can I save with solar panels?
8. What are the advantages of solar energy?
9. Other options?
10. What is the maximum system size AC or DC allowed?
11. Are batteries allowed or required for installation?
12. Is there a fee for submission of the interconnection agreement?
13. Are customers required to have general liability on their homeowners insurance?
14. Is a meter replacement required for solar panels?
15. Is a production meter required?
16. What is the Borough's buy back rate?
17. Are placards required? What are the requirements?
18. Are there any special requirements for installation?