Jump to content
Chapala.com Webboard

CFE Meter for Solar


Recommended Posts

More or less.  One number is the number of KwH house is taking from the electrical grid.  Other number is the number of KwH going back to the electrical grid.  Your panels generate more than the second number but it got used  up to run your house.  Yes this is simple but understandable. The bill is a combination of both numbers.

KwH means Kilowatt hours or volume of electricity being measured.

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The 1.8 reading is your net consumption from CFE when you are using more than you generate.   The 2.8 is the opposite.   2.8 reading - 1.8 reading is the running difference of your shortage or excess.  If your 1.8 is more than your 2.8 at the end of the bimester, they'll bill you.

 

 

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

13 minutes ago, tkessler said:

If your 1.8 is more than your 2.8 at the end of the bimester, they'll bill you.

And the minimum billing is 49 pesos, even if at 0 net use and making credits.      This is why sizing systems to average into the "sweet spot" of the CFE rate structure at lakeside, is the most cost effective way to go.    About 150 to 200 kWh net use, in 60 days, (3 to 4 per day used) keeps you at bills of about the same in pesos....150 to 200.

Does not pay to add 2 extra panels to get to "0".    Of course, many people still like to!   😉

  • Thanks 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...