The reduction in the prices of solar panels and their improved durability has driven more people to select them as alternatives for powering their homes and industries.
Solar energy generates electricity through photovoltaic cells – which convert direct sunlight to electricity. The energy generated by the solar power system can be used to offset or even to completely replace the user’s monthly bills.
Excess power can be sent to the grid for other consumers within the locality to consume. With solar energy, you have a choice between on-grid and off-grid systems. Off-grid systems depend solely on solar energy, with no connections or power use from utility companies.
The system is connected to solar batteries to guarantee backup power operation during the night, cloudy days and emergencies.
On-grid systems on the other hand are connected to a solar energy system and to a utility company source, to fluctuate between the two depending on the conditions and need.
Excess energy produced by your solar energy can be stored in battery banks, but can also be fed back into the grid, where the power provider distributes it to other customers, which has a great effect on offsetting your electric bills. And in case your solar system fails to generate power, the electric utility company can meet your electricity needs.