utility-connected system
[/juːˈtɪlɪti kəˈnɛktɪd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: utility-connected systems
sistema conectado à rede de distribuição
1. A renewable energy system (typically solar or wind) that is directly connected to the electrical grid, allowing for the exchange of power with the utility company
The utility-connected system allows homeowners to sell excess electricity back to the grid through net metering.
O sistema conectado à rede de distribuição permite que proprietários de casas vendam eletricidade em excesso de volta à rede através da compensação de energia.
2. A power generation system that operates in parallel with the public electrical grid rather than independently
Installing a utility-connected system requires approval from the local electricity provider.
A instalação de um sistema conectado à rede requer aprovação do fornecedor de eletricidade local.
In Brazil, utility-connected systems (sistemas conectados à rede) have become increasingly popular due to ANEEL regulations incentivizing residential solar installation. In the USA, grid-tied systems are the most common configuration for distributed solar energy, especially in states with net metering policies. The terminology reflects the technical nature of the energy industry in both countries.
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