With the ever increasing prices of electricity, people are now looking for an alternate and cost effective source of electricity. When solar energy is free of cost, why should we pay our electricity bills? Using solar energy efficiently will not only reduce our electricity bills but will also be beneficial for the environment.
An off-grid means you are not connected in any way to your grid’s power system or utility company. This is appealing because you are 100% self-sustaining with your energy use. In this system the electrical energy generated by solar panels is used to charge the batteries. An inverter converts DC into AC which is then used by the loads.These are best suited for places where either there is no electricity or frequent electricity cuts
However, there are disadvantages because off-grid systems require you to purchase a back-up battery which can be expensive, bulky, and not very environmentally friendly which defeats the purpose of going solar (save money and live greener).
