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- 193 Conestoga Ct, Kalispell, MT 59901, United States
Grid Tied Solar
A grid-tied solar system (also known as an on-grid solar system) is the most common and cost-effective type of solar setup for homes and businesses. It’s designed to work alongside your local utility grid, allowing you to generate clean energy during the day and draw power from the grid when needed—like at night or during cloudy weather.
Why Choose a Grid-Tied Solar System?
Is a Grid-Tied System Right for You?
- You want to reduce your power bill
- You live in an area with reliable grid access
- You’re looking for a lower-cost solar solution
- You want to benefit from government incentives and net metering programs
- You want to lock in energy rates for the future now and own your power production
Glacier Power Solutions Has You Covered
Glacier Power Solutions helps homeowners achieve true energy independence with custom off-grid power systems designed for remote homes and businesses. Our systems provide reliable electricity where no utility connection exists, allowing you to live or work comfortably off the grid.
An off-grid solar power system typically includes solar panels, batteries for energy storage, charge controllers, and an inverter. The solar panels generate DC electricity, which is stored in the batteries and converted into usable AC power by the inverter. This setup ensures you have dependable power day and night — without relying on the utility grid.
Certified & Trusted
Northwest Energy Qualified Installer • MREA Member • NABCEP PV Associate
Our Partners
How It Works
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which powers your home or business in real time. When your system produces more energy than you use, the excess power is sent back to the grid—often earning you credits through net metering. When the panels aren’t producing enough energy, your system pulls electricity from the grid automatically.
Lower Energy Bills
Reduce or even eliminate your monthly electricity costs by using solar power first.
Eco-Friendly
Shrink your carbon footprint by relying on renewable solar energy instead of fossil fuels.
Net Metering
Earn credits for excess energy you send back to the grid, lowering your utility bill further.
No Battery Needed
Since you're connected to the grid, there's no need for costly energy storage systems.
Our Installation Process
1
Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your energy needs, goals, and budget. Our team reviews your current power usage and explains the benefits of a grid-tied solar system tailored to your property. We can also provide a preliminary design and estimate for you quickly, so you’ll know what to expect right away.
2
Site Assessment
A technician visits your home or business to evaluate roof condition, orientation, shading, electrical system and available space. This step ensures your system design will deliver maximum performance.
3
Engineering, Permits, and Utility Interconnection Agreement
Our engineers design your custom solar system and handle all required permits, utility applications, and interconnection agreements—saving you time and hassle.
4
Installation
Our professional crew installs the solar panels, racking, inverters, and wiring, ensuring everything meets code and manufacturer standards. Most installations are completed in a day or two.
5
Inspection and Permission to Operate (PTO) from Utility
After installation, your local building department and utility company inspect the system to ensure it meets all safety and interconnection requirements.
6
Energize the System and Start Producing Your Own Power
Once approved, we flip the switch. Your solar system begins generating clean electricity, lowering your energy bills, and giving you access to net-metering credits from the utility.
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Let’s Get You Started
We’ll assess your energy usage, roof layout, and local utility programs to design the most efficient grid-tied solar solution for your property. Whether residential or commercial, we make going solar simple and cost-effective.
Grid-tied solar systems connect your property to the utility grid, lowering or even eliminating electric bills by producing clean, renewable energy. Extra power flows back to the grid for credits, while you draw from the utility when needed. For added peace of mind, these systems can be paired with a battery or generator, giving you reliable backup power during outages.