grid-tied system
[GRID-tīd ˈsis-təm]
nounpl: grid-tied systems
sistema conectado à rede
1. A renewable energy system (typically solar or wind) that is directly connected to the public electricity grid, allowing it to both draw power from and supply power to the grid
The house uses a grid-tied system to supplement its electricity consumption and sell excess power back to the utility company.
A casa utiliza um sistema conectado à rede para complementar seu consumo de eletricidade e vender o excesso de energia de volta à companhia de eletricidade.
2. A photovoltaic or wind power installation that operates synchronously with the electrical grid without battery storage
Grid-tied systems are more cost-effective than off-grid systems because they don't require expensive battery banks.
Os sistemas conectados à rede são mais econômicos do que sistemas isolados porque não requerem baterias caras.
Grid-tied systems are increasingly popular in Brazil and the USA due to government incentives, net metering policies, and decreasing renewable energy costs. In Brazil, the term is commonly used in discussions about solar energy expansion and distributed generation. In the USA, grid-tied systems dominate the residential solar market, particularly in states with favorable net metering policies.
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