OFF Grid Solar Power Systems

About Off Grid Solar Power Systems

An off-grid solar power system (off-the-grid, standalone) is the obvious alternative to one that is grid-tied. For homeowners that have access to the grid, off-grid solar power systems are usually out of question. Here`s why:

To ensure access to electricity at all times, off-grid solar power systems require battery storage and a backup generator (if you live off-the-grid). On top of this, a battery bank typically needs to be replaced after 10 years. Batteries are complicated, expensive and decrease overall system efficiency.

Become energy self-sufficient

Living off the grid and being self-sufficient feels good. For some people, this feeling is worth more than saving money. Energy self-sufficiency is also a form of security. Power failures on the utility grid do not affect off-grid solar power systems.

On the flip side, batteries can only store a certain amount of energy, and during cloudy times, being connected to the grid is actually where the security is. You should install a backup generator to be prepared for these kinds of situations.

Equipment for Off-Grid Solar power Systems

• Solar Charge Controller
• Battery Bank
• DC Disconnect (additional)
• Off-Grid Inverter
• Backup Generator (optional)

Advantages of OFF Grid Solar power Systems

No access to the utility grid

Off-grid solar power systems can be cheaper than extending power lines in certain remote areas.

Consider off-gird, if you’re more than 100 yards from the grid. The costs of overhead transmission lines are high (for urban construction).