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The PV Cell
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FAQ's


Can I really make my electric meter spin spin backwards?
Yes.Under California's Net Metering Law, if a PV (or other qualifying renewable energy system) is tied to the grid, electricity produced in excess of that consumed, is sent out onto the grid, spinning your electric meter backwards. You receive credit for this electrycity at the full retail rate.