A solar grid-tie system allows a homeowner to generate and use his own solar power with the ability to supplement any additional power needs from the local electric utility It's kind of like the best of both worlds - use as much of your own clean, renewable energy as you can, but if it's not enough, you're not left in the dark - your electric company fills the void

What does it take to have an off-the-grid home Can you just install solar panels and then never have to deal with the local electric utility again