Author Question: What is a net meter? How can it help homeowners? What will be an ideal ... (Read 10 times)

ssal · **on:** Jul 26, 2018

What is a net meter? How can it help homeowners?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the function of the substation and state the difference between a transmission substation and a distribution substation.

What will be an ideal response?

mmpiza · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A net meter is a utility meter that can measure the difference between the power coming from or going back to the grid. For a homeowner with a renewable energy system, it automatically credits the homeowner with any excess power sent to the grid.

Answer to Question 2

A substation is a network of switching equipment, control equipment and transformers that are an integral part of the transmission system. A transmission substation provides the interface between the generating stations to the transmission

lines and a distribution substation provides the interface between the transmission lines to the users.