How Winnie-the-Pooh Went Solar (with Tigger Too!)

On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we revisit the story of
how Winnie-the-Pooh went solar, but this time, with a certain
Pooh character who wasn’t part of the public domain… until
now. 

True Solar Takeaways


As Christopher Robin mentioned, you should always get at
least three solar quotes before selecting a solar installer.

The typical solar system consists of the solar panels, the
inverter, and the racking.

An inverter converts the solar panel's direct current (DC)
electricity into the alternating current (AC) electricity that's
used by home electronics and appliances.

A microinverter is installed behind every panel.

A string inverter is installed on a home's wall, but the
"string" part refers to the inverter's copper wires that connect
to the solar panels.

Before installation, every solar system in the U.S. must be
permitted--approved by building, fire, and other city and county
departments. Their goal is to make sure the design is safe, so
they can be picky. ... Sometimes, too picky.

The utility also needs to inspect and approve the
installation before it gets turned on.

Solar can be stored in batteries. They're most often
lithium-ion batteries today. In the past, they were lead acid.



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