If the meter or contract is unresolved
Obtain a written commissioning plan before operating in parallel with the grid. Do not change utility equipment yourself.
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Solar and CFE: checks before switching the system on
Before commissioning solar in Los Cabos, verify the meter, approved operating mode and protection settings. Zero export does not settle paperwork.
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In this guide
A running inverter does not confirm the whole system
Confirm how the installation may operate with CFE and how the meter records each direction. Meter behavior depends on the equipment and configuration; there is no basis to promise that every unapproved installation doubles a bill.
| Check | Record to request |
|---|---|
| Service and meter | Matching account, meter model and import/export registers. |
| Interconnection status | Application, applicable agreement and permitted operating conditions. |
| Protection and operating mode | Signed commissioning record for the actual equipment. |
| Baseline readings | Dated readings and production records for later reconciliation. |
Zero export needs its own verification
Export-limiting equipment is intended to restrict delivery to the grid. Its presence does not establish CFE approval, correct sensor installation or safe backup operation. Ask the qualified installer to document the settings and verify the conditions applicable to this service.
If backup is included
Request the backed-up circuit list, transfer/isolation design and a witnessed outage test. Export limitation and outage backup are separate functions.
If the first bill looks wrong
Compare the same dates across CFE readings and inverter production. Photograph the relevant meter displays, preserve the bill and ask the installer and CFE to reconcile the readings. A high bill alone does not identify a meter fault.
Continue planning your project
Net metering in Cabo: separate the meter and contract
Understand how the compensation contract differs from the meter.
CFE solar interconnection: track the file and handover
Prepare and track the interconnection file.
FAQ
What to clarify before quoting.
Can panels operate before the meter change?
That depends on the approved conditions and installation design. Obtain confirmation from CFE and the responsible installer rather than assuming zero export creates permission.
Will a bidirectional meter guarantee savings?
It measures energy flows. Your demand, generation and applicable compensation contract determine the billing result.
Should I adjust the meter myself?
No. Refer meter questions to CFE and installation questions to a qualified electrician. Keep the equipment intact while the issue is reviewed.
Sources
External sources used as context.
These references provide technical context. Your location, energy needs and project scope still need an individual assessment.
Ready to start?
Start with the property’s actual information
Use your CFE bill for an initial assessment. Roof conditions, equipment and the final scope need confirmation before installation.