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Solar Power Questions:

If I have solar energy should I unplug my fridge while on holiday to sell power back to the grid?

60c per watt is paid for electricity you don't use that is generated by the solar power but for a 1kw system much of it is used just to power the frider 24/7. If I went on a holiday I could eat everything in the fridge and then turn it off before I went away and make money while I'm away by selling electricity back to the grid. Of course I would also turn everything else off.

But I've heard it is bad to leave fridges turned off for an extended period.

I think the amount you save would be negotiable. However I seen some where The Electrical Company at one time to save power was going to shut persons electrical power off for specified short periods for persons who volunteered. They were given a cheaper rate. This could be a good idea. A refrigerator ,freezer can be shut down for an hour not affecting what is inside. So your idea would not be bad if more people can do it . Before you leave your refrigerator alone .Do a good clean up job. Leave the door open a foot, to allow fresh air to circulate. I would agree with you about turn off the fridge while holidaying would be a good concept for solar energy homes My math is tad bad . Where do you get this 60 cents a watt

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