What You Need To Know About Off-Grid Solar
Want To Be Independent From The Power Grid? What You Need To Know About Off-Grid Solar
Whether it’s a weekend escape to your bach, motorhome or caravan, downsizing to a tiny home or powering your rural property or farm, off-grid solar might be the solution to your independent power needs.
What Is Off Grid Solar?
Solar power is energy from the sun, that can be converted into electrical energy to use in a variety of ways. Solar energy is the cleanest & most renewable energy source available to us.
People switching to solar power have two choices; to connect to the grid with a grid-tied solar system or go for an off-grid one.
Off-grid power, is electrical power generated from the sun without the need for connection to the power grid, giving you the independence & freedom of power in even the remotest of locations.
Benefits Of Going Off-Grid
There are many benefits to using solar power. Going off-grid provides even more benefits allowing power freedom through systems that are portable & the ability to connect remote areas with a sustainable power source.
- No power bills/not affected by increasing electricity prices
- Avoid power outages
- Renewable energy source
- Zero carbon emissions
- Low maintenance
- No dependence on the grid – freedom!
- Effective alternative for remote areas
Components Of An Off-Grid System
Components needed for an off-grid system vary, but typically include these:
- Solar Panel(s)
- Inverter
- Charge Controller
- Battery
- Backup Generator (optional)
Battery
Batteries provide a continual source of reliable power when there is no longer any sunlight.
Charge Controller
The charge controller sits between your solar panels & battery. It prevents your battery from overcharging and becoming damaged by regulating & controlling voltage.
Inverter
The inverter converts Direct Current (DC) energy produced by solar panels into Alternating current (AC), which is what your appliances require. A good inverter means that your equipment & appliances run correctly.
How Do I Know What Solar System I Need?
To determine the solar system needed you first need to consider the power you will be consuming. A rough calculation can be made by taking the power rating of the appliances & multiplying by the hours of operation to get the watt hours.
Our team of skilled solar experts will make the process nice & simple calculating your usage, designing the best solution to meet your needs & lifestyle requirements & providing a free quotation.
Christchurch Electrical Solar provide everything you need to go solar off-grid; solar panels, batteries, controllers & inverters. For every kind of solar for your home, rural property, business or your off-grid lifestyle, contact the solar experts on 03 366 1718.
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