Grid usage nearly doubled after solar panels were reinstalled in Illinois
Unconfirmed: a user in Illinois reports that their grid electricity usage nearly doubled after their solar panels were removed and reinstalled during a roof replacement. According to figures from their power company, grid imports were 977 kWh in May, 1,512 kWh in June, 2,004 kWh in July, 1,745 kWh in August, and 1,512 kWh in September. The solar and battery system was installed in April 2025; the panels were removed in June 2026 and reinstalled in early July. The user asks what to check to explain the increase. The post is cut off at the September figure, so no further details are available.
- Grid imports: 977 kWh in May versus 2,004 kWh in July.
- Panels and battery installed April 2025; removed June 2026.
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