How does Solar Off Grid System work?

Installing an off-grid system (stand-alone power systems) has become the number one priority for most of us living in some remote parts of the world. This is because it completely reduces our dependency on the grid thereby fulfilling our power requirements entirely through solar power.

How does Solar Off Grid System work?

The solar power is generated by solar panels fixed to your roof, shed, or other constructed framework, where the sunlight is converted into energy.

The electricity generated is fed via a power controller into a bank of batteries(eg.VCELL deep cycle batteries) that store the power to be used when required.

The power can then converted to mains electricity by a stand-alone inverter, or if you have DC appliances, the power can be used directly from the batteries.

The inverter converts DC electricity into AC electricity, which is used by normal household appliances such as washing machine, fridge, television etc.

Applications:

Electricity supply in rural and remote areas - Off-grid solar systems can facilitate independent, long-term and sustainable electricity generation in rural and remote areas.

Power back up in areas with frequent electricity cuts. 

Advantages: 

These self-sustainable systems can work independently and do not rely on the grid.

They generate enough power that can be stored and used at night or when the power grid is down.

These are ideal for remote areas where there is no power access from the grid.

Grid failures and shutdowns will not affect your power supply.