Single phase.
Well, that makes things simpler for you. I gather you've no workshop to worry about powering. I do, which complicates things somewhat. One reason I was so glad to get that big 3-phase UPS recently.
http://everist.org/NobLog/20180410_go_fetch.htmI attended a workshop given by our local power compnay, PG&E about going solar. It was an excellent presentation and they even had Cisco there to talk about Smartmeters and Smart Grid. They did a fantastic job in explaining the history of the power companies and the creation of the grid.
Why do I have a faint suspicion they may have left out a few awkward details and dissenting opinions?
One good source for an alternative view is
http://joannenova.com.au/ Of the Australian grid's problems, but issues are similar worldwide. Her commentary on the South Australian power grid debacle was particularly informative.
Once one understands the history of power compnaies, the creation of the grid and how the grid works, it's no wonder were are in the mess we are now. Cisco estimates it will take well over 100 years to implement a Smartgrid. Why, no one want's to pay for it.
Or perhaps it also has something to do with folks understanding that once electricity authorities (and by extension, government) has detailed information on exactly what people are using power for, in real time, the next step will inevitably be forcing people to consume power as they
ought to be (ie how the gov tells them to.) Do I need to explain how centrally planned anything, always ends up in disaster and ruin?
I'm all for solar..... But the residential solar industry is filled with thousands of people trying to make a quick fast buck. They don't understand solar and are excellent liars.
Yep. The general rule applies - do it yourself or don't do it at all. Every time I forget this, I'm painfully retaught it.
I still plan to install solar on my home. With the power compnay paying me $0.45 for every kWhr I sell to them I would be a fool not to.
Assuming that rebate continues to exist. It's unlikely to for long. But go ahead anyway if you can. It's not about the money, it will become about actually having reliable electric power at all. You'll come to realize that eventually, if things don't change course.