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How to hook up a portable generator to the grid to supplement my solar system?

I want to run the generator just enough to feedback enough kilowatts to make my annual bill zero usage.
I already have a solar system that feeds electricity back to the grid (it is approved by the power company) but my solar panels don't quite make as much as I use in a year. I want to hook up my diesel generator (that I will run on used veggie oil) to make up the difference. If I hook it up with diodes in line (to prevent feedback to my generator) will it work? I have read something about the cycling being a problem.

Definitely not a good idea to do. Also illegal in most areas. Code dictates that generators be connected to a home electrical system with an isolation switch to prevent feeding electricity to the grid. That way if power is out, the lines will be dead . If power were out and generator not isolated the lineman could be electrocuted.
Next is cost. I have a standby generator that runs on natural gas. HAd an extended power outage last fall. Cost about $2.00 an hour to run it.

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