Net Meter in Action (Video)

With our grid-tied solar PV, here's what we see on the utility's digital net meter:

• Reading #1 ("DEL"): Total energy delivered by PUD (such as at night).
• Reading #2 ("REC"): Total energy received by PUD. This is the excess power generated but not used, going back out on the grid.
• Arrow in the bottom corner: Similar to the old-style dial, it points left when going backwards (generating more power than using).

Here's a video of our net meter today, which shows the two numbers flashing and the animated arrow:

The other meter (production) always just goes forwards (in daylight) and flashes a single number (total kWh produced, same as what displays on the inverter).