Solar fundamentals
Industry Term

Self-consumption

Self-consumption means using solar energy on-site instead of exporting it to the grid.

What does Self-consumption mean?

Self-consumption means using solar energy on-site instead of exporting it to the grid.

Why does Self-consumption matter in a solar project?

This term helps explain how a PV system is designed, installed, monitored, or operated. A clear definition keeps owners, installers, and inspectors speaking the same solar dialect.

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