An off-grid solar system is a solar installation that isn't connected to the utility grid. This means you have to rely on your solar panels to generate all your power, all the time.
With an off-grid system, solar batteries are necessary for storing energy. It’s also smart to budget for a backup generator for extended periods of bad weather in case solar battery storage runs out.
Main features of an off grid solar system
- You’ll have complete energy independence. No grid connection means freeing yourself from the risk of power outages or fluctuating power costs. As you’re a producer of your own power you get a great amount of freedom as long as your energy needs are low.
- It can be the most eco-friendly and sustainable home energy setup. Without the grid, you can minimize your carbon footprint. Your system won’t contribute to water pollution and greenhouse gases.