Solar Lingo, Momentum Customer Status, Project Terms, 6 Steps Flashcards
Alternative energy
Energy generated in ways that are less harmful to the environment because they are not as dependent on finite natural resources particularly fossil fuels such an oil coal or natural gas. examples are solar wind biomass geothermal and hydroelectric
Renewable energy
Energy generator from sources that naturally continually renew themselves such as sunlight wind geothermal heat or tidal movement
Solar panel
PV so what panels are made up of many solar cells like together to form a circuit and are mounted in a frame. PV solar panels generate DC electricity which must then be converted to AC electricity by inverter because a U.S. electrical grid uses AC power. 
Photovoltaic (PV) 
The term photovoltaic (PV) comes from two root words: “photo” (light) and “voltaic” (voltage). In physics, “ photovoltaic” refers to anything that produces electricity when exposed to light or other radiant energy. Solar sells solar modules and solar panels are often referred to as PV cells PV modules and PV panels to express how their electricity is produced.
Micro-inverter
Placed on the back of the solar panel a micro-inverter optimizes energy production for each individual solar panel and converts the energy from DC to AC.
Alternating current
A form of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of electrons changes back and forth at the regular intervals. The electricity grid and most every day household appliances use alternating current (AC)
Direct current (DC)
A kind of electrical current flowing consistently in the same direction. The current that flows in a flashlight or similar appliances, which runs on batteries, is direct current 
Offset
The percentage of production compared to the homeowners last years usage. We can only offer up to 100% of last year‘s usage.
KWH rate
(kilowatt hour rate)  The rate at which they pay per kilowatt hour of usage.
Escalator
The maximum increase annually of their current KWH rate
Net metering 
When a grid-tie solar system produces more energy than is needed, the Excess power and sent to the electrical grid to be redistributed where it’s needed. This is called “back feeding” the grid. And night the group will provide conventionally created power for the solar customers use. A net meter Records the energy sent compared to the energy received from the grid and credits or charges the user according to the local rates and rules. 44 states currently offer net metering or some variation of it.
 meter
This is what monitors the energy production of your home solar system. You’re probably familiar with the traditional meter but if you get solar panels you’ll need a bi-directional or digital meter.
Interconnection agreement
Contract between the homeowner and the local utility allowing the homeowner to connect their solar power system to the electrical grid. In some areas this enables the homeowner to receive a credit on their electricity bill from the utility for any surplus electricity the soul power system generates. (see also net metering)
Azimuth
The direction of your roof in relation to the sun. 
Electrical grid
The interconnected network of equipment that delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers. Often called “the grid”, thid infrastructure is made up of generating stations, transmission lines that carry power and distribution lines that connect individual customers to the system. In other words the polls and wires that transport accessory from where it’s made to your home or business.
Solar monitoring
Specialize software used to track a marriage energy generation and usage, billing, carbon offsets and more; can be accessed via a mobile device, home computer or a remote operation center.
Mounting hardware
The racking and mounting equipment used to secure solar panels to rooftops and to each other.
Solar design
The layout and orientation of a solar system autumize for maximum energy production based on roof or land characteristics, the angle of the sun, shading, climate and aesthetic appeal.
