> all but being forced to install a grid-tie system, as isolated systems (that can take but not feed back to the grid) are a legal gray area. Isn't that exactl

> all but being forced to install a grid-tie system, as isolated systems (that can take but not feed back to the grid) are a legal gray area. Isn't that exactly backwards of what you'd naively expect? Peak regulatory dysfunction. Are these mandated systems capable of operating in the event of a grid outage? I understand that a lot of US installs cheap out on the necessary component.