Supplementing the Existing Grid: These systems are connected to the national electricity grid.
- Residential/Commercial Grid-Tied: Solar panels installed on rooftops or properties feed electricity into the grid when generation exceeds consumption. The user can draw power from the grid when solar generation is insufficient.
- Utility-Scale Solar Farms: Large solar power plants connected to the high-voltage transmission network to supply bulk electricity to the grid.
- Applications: Primarily for areas with an existing grid infrastructure, these systems can help increase the overall electricity supply, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and potentially offer feed-in tariffs where users are compensated for excess energy sent to the grid. Given SNEL’s current limitations, this might be a longer-term goal for widespread impact but could be relevant for specific industrial users or urban centers with relatively stable grid access.