Small, “balcony solar” units hold particular appeal for renters who cannot install rooftop panels and could take portable units with them should they move.

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    When production is larger than local demand you’re feeding in into the power grid. If your meter can ran backwards, then you’re saving even more money.

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      in a normal three-phase system, yes. you just slightly imbalance one phase. but in a split-phase system, backfeeding can move the neutral point.

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          i’m not american, but the way their 220v outlets work is by literally bridging two phases.