Today, many potential solar customers dream of off-grid living because they want to be self-sufficient and have greater energy freedom. “Off the grid” seems to be all the rage. At present, it is mainly located in farms, factories, and rural remote areas. Is that easy? Not really.
Used by people living in remote or rural areas where the cost of connecting to the grid is high. or by anyone looking to disconnect from the grid entirely, solar systems are becoming more and more readily available due to their price and high cost. Quality components. While an off-grid lifestyle appeals to some people, it’s not for everyone. The truth is that off-grid living requires more focus on available sunlight, electrical load and battery capacity than on-grid homes.
What does off-grid mean?
In theory, off-grid living means that you can live independently of utilities and meet all your own energy needs on-site. Most commonly, this is achieved using solar energy (and to a lesser extent wind energy).
Utilities are companies that provide you with the energy, water, gas, or other services you use in your home every day. The public infrastructure that supports these utilities has existed for many years, covering energy production, transportation, and distribution throughout a region or community. Any adjustments to this infrastructure require permits and inspections (and often charges) so that the rest of the grid remains stable and secure.
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Of course, solar energy is much more stable than wind energy, but when it encounters the rainy season, it will bring many unstable factors. At this time, the battery plays a very important role.
But with so many localized renewable energy options now available, people realize we can decentralize the grid. This would eliminate a lot of public costs – both financial and environmental – around energy and infrastructure.
How to ensure the basic energy required for?
The first thing you might think of is the power supply. But in fact, the first consideration should be the water source. It can not only provide the basic needs of human intake, but also can carry out irrigation, animal husbandry, etc. The most constant way is to get water from the ground/river through solar pumps and store it in water towers.
Next is the power supply. In general, we use solar inverters to convert solar energy into electrical energy and store it in batteries. And then through the battery to supply power to other electrical appliances. TrueWay Tec can supply multiple off-grid system products and Photovoltaic Accessories.
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Dos and Don’ts
When you decide to go off the grid, you should consider how much power you need at any one time and how long you need to provide energy during periods of no sun or dwindling sun.
We’ll start with the required power. These are the appliances that use the most electricity in your home. Make these lists for your house. If any of these loads are powered by natural gas rather than electricity, they don’t have to be included. The more of these loads you have on your list, the more energy you’ll need to make sure you can power them when the grid shuts down.
Battery Storage System Benefits
Second, you typically use appliances continuously, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, lights, and ceiling fans. Then, of course, you sometimes have loads of things like microwaves, hair dryers, curling irons, phone chargers, TVs, and other electronics. Now imagine needing to power all these loads at the same time. That’s why you need solar storage to give you the ability to power your house.
Solar power can help you get the independence you want, without sacrificing your security or comfort. Pairing your solar system with a battery storage solution increases your independence without increasing your electricity bill or environmental footprint—and powers the dream of off-the-grid living .