Off-grid Solar System The simplified block diagram above shows a simple off-grid (stand-alone) solar electric system. Whilst the detail will vary, this design forms the basis of most stand-alone systems. It is typical of the installations you will find in recreational vehicles, caravans, boats, and buildings that do not have a conventional power supply. This …
Electrical Devices The final element of your solar electric system is the devices you plan to power. Theoretically, anything that you can power with electricity can be powered by solar. However, many electrical devices are very power-hungry, which makes running them on solar energy very expensive. Of course, this may not be so much of …
Grid-tie is now hugely popular in Europe, North America, China and Australia. This is due to the availability of grants to reduce the installation costs, the ability to earn money through feed-in tariffs and the opportunity to sell electricity back into the electricity companies. In a grid-tie system, your home runs on solar power during …
