Living off the grid with Solar

At this current moment in time it would seem that Solar Systems would be the most convenient way of living sustainably without mains grid power. There are two ways of connecting solar to your premises as this would be still being on mains power with solar or completely being off mains power with a fully sustainable solar power set up. Being fully sustainable does come with its drawbacks due to the expenses of having extra batteries to keep the solar system going, but if you are willing to go all the way with going off the grid then this can be done professionally to supply energy to your property 24/7.

What is the advantages of having a Hybrid on the grid Solar System?

Hybrid on the grid solar systems are less expensive than off-grid solar systems. You will not need a backup generator, and the size of your battery bank can be downsized therefore minimising much costs . Off-peak electricity from the electricity company is cheaper than using a diesel generator when it is needed using a off the grid system. An off the grid system will sometimes need the generator in case power becomes low from not enough sunlight.

The introduction of hybrid on the grid solar systems is progressing with new infrastructure for new innovations. New inverters let homeowners take advantage of changes in the electricity rates throughout the day. Within the newest generation of solar technology you can temporarily store whatever excess electricity your solar panels generate into charging batteries.

What are the advantages of being completely off the grid?

One of the main advantages is you will have no connection to the utility grid. This in itself gives you greater independence from those pesky meter readers and utility intrusion with constant letters in the mail for your next payment to support some foreign corporate conglomerate stealing money out of our country.  You will 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 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 this comes in handy. You should install a backup generator to be prepared for these kinds of situations. A back up generator does not necessarily have to be added as you can have more batteries in the battery bank that will give you many more days of stored energy. This process can be quite expensive as the specialised batteries tend to add up in price. usually with a generator the existing battery system will have 1 spare day of storage and then you will have to use the generator when that runs out. On the other hand as advised you can add several more batteries to give you many more days of back up that will not need a generator.

What WaterfromAir will do for your off the grid solar

We will use our extensive utilisation of trades people that we know in the solar industry and recommend the correct company to install your on grid or off the grid solar system. As a part of our consultation we will go on the site of the chosen location and find out the specifics of what is needed to be done. Then we will consult the Solar industry to find the best solution for your property at hand. Please check our Consultancy fee link to find out more information on what services we offer for your new fully self-sustainable off the grid lifestyle.