Off-Grid Systems

Operating totally off grid requires a large capacity battery storage array capable of powering the property during times of low irradiance in winter and an inverter capable of supplying the maximum load required at one time. This requires a significant investment in Solar PV modules, inverters and especially batteries which cannot normally be justified if there is a good quality grid connection available at the property.

An off-grid system can be a viable option suited to rural areas with little or no grid connection but is unlikely to be a viable solution in a well-connected urban area. Should however fixed connection charges for electricity become more common and higher then disconnecting from the grid may become a more viable option in the future. 

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