I did search and read countless threads and pages but still very confusing. I also asked my solar rep who I'm installing the solar with in a few weeks when everything is permitted. Can someone just explain why the 3 different TOU plans are good for? I don't get why you have to strategize when to charge if you're getting 1:1 Kwh credit. I mean if you're a net generator, it doesn't matter right? But like most, I'll probably be a net consumer, in that case, wouldn't TOU Prime be the better plan so I can charge during off peak? I asked my solar guy and here's his resonse..
"You get a retail rate for TOU based on whatever plan you're on. Solar produces most energy from 10am-2pm on the south, and 12-4 on the west roof (later in summer), so those are the retail rate hours you get credits for solar. The best return on investment is typically TOU 4-9 pm."
So why is he saying I only get retail credits for those peak producing hours? If it takes longer for solar to generate Kwh off peak, why dose that matter? I feel this can be explained in a few sentences? But so far, I haven't read anything that explains this in a clear manner but perhaps they are more confusing. Thanks!
"You get a retail rate for TOU based on whatever plan you're on. Solar produces most energy from 10am-2pm on the south, and 12-4 on the west roof (later in summer), so those are the retail rate hours you get credits for solar. The best return on investment is typically TOU 4-9 pm."
So why is he saying I only get retail credits for those peak producing hours? If it takes longer for solar to generate Kwh off peak, why dose that matter? I feel this can be explained in a few sentences? But so far, I haven't read anything that explains this in a clear manner but perhaps they are more confusing. Thanks!