On Grid – Solar Generators
On Grid or online solar systems are by far the most common systems installed in homes and businesses for various purposes. These systems do not require batteries and use either solar inverters or micro-inverters and are connected to the public electricity grid. Any excess solar energy you generate is exported to the power grid and storage, and you use this energy when you don’t have production from the solar panels. These energy surpluses are carried over from month to month.
OFF Grid – Isolated systems
Independent solar systems or battery systems as they are also called can generate enough electricity for the needs of your home or business without relying on the electricity grid. A solar system like this allows you to go completely off the grid, but in this case you’ll need a system that’s large enough to support your energy consumption needs, along with an energy storage battery and a solar charge controller that can help balance production and energy use so that the battery doesn’t overcharge quickly and maintains a longer lifespan.
The independent battery system consists of the following parts:
- Solar Panel
- Controller
- Battery
- Inverter
Self-contained mobile solar systems
Self-contained mobile solar systems or irrigation systems, as they are also popularly called, are used to supply electricity as well as to supply electrical consumers, in places where there is no possibility of power supply from the electrical distribution network.
