As your energy needs grow, whether from adding new appliances, expanding your home, or preparing for an electric vehicle, maximizing your solar power system becomes essential. That’s where non-exporting solar systems come in—a smart, flexible solution designed to keep more of your energy at home, save you money, and protect your valuable utility credits.
A non-exporting solar system is designed to keep your solar energy at home rather than sending excess power back to the grid. This is especially valuable for homeowners in California with favorable NEM 1 or NEM 2 rates, allowing you to maintain those advantageous rates while still expanding your solar capacity.
Instead of losing your hard-earned energy benefits due to low export rates under NEM 3, a non-export system directs the extra power to your home or a battery storage solution, so you can use it when you need it most—day or night.
Why Choose a Non-Exporting System?
- Maintain Your NEM Status: If you’re on NEM 1 or NEM 2, adding solar without a non-export system could force you onto NEM 3, drastically lowering your credits. Non-exporting systems help you keep your existing rates intact.
- Expand Your Solar Capacity: Whether you’re adding new panels or upgrading your system, a non-export system allows you to increase energy production without worrying about exporting limitations.
- Store and Use Energy Efficiently: Pairing your non-export system with a battery(https://cleansolar.com/battery-storage/battery-storage-with-a-non-exporting-systems/), like a Tesla Powerwall 3 or Franklin aPower 2, lets you store excess energy for evening use or during power outages, giving you greater energy independence.
- Lower Your Electricity Bills: By using more of your self-generated solar energy at home, you reduce the amount you buy from the utility, lowering monthly bills and annual true-ups.
- Future-Proof Your Home: As energy demands grow—EV charging, smart home technology, or home expansion—non-export systems provide a scalable solution that adapts to your lifestyle.
Is a Non-Exporting System Right for You?
If you want to maximize energy independence, maintain favorable NEM rates, and expand your solar setup without sacrificing credits, a non-export system is an ideal choice. With Clean Solar’s expert installation and premium equipment, you can enjoy a customized solar and battery solution tailored to your home and energy goals.
Take control of your energy future—store more, export less, and power your home your way.
Contact Clean Solar today at (888) 551-7652 or visit CleanSolar.com to explore your non-exporting solar options.