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    Undergrad Where does the energy go when two out of phase signals are added?

    Drakkith: Yes, on a clear summer day we generate ~ 30 kWh, in the winter ~ 20 kWh. Our consumption varies from 15 to 40 kWh depending mostly on how much we use the air conditioning. CWatters: Thanks for the thoughts.
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    Undergrad Where does the energy go when two out of phase signals are added?

    No, according to its production meter it was producing at about the same rate as always.
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    Undergrad Where does the energy go when two out of phase signals are added?

    I have a solar energy system at my home. It basically uses an inverter that converts DC from the solar panels to AC that is phase-locked to the service from our electric company, then adds the two together to feed the home. There are two meters – one to measure the energy produced from solar...