How to Find ‘Off the Grid’ Solar Inverter/Charger Systems

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For those who wish to live off the grid, have no utility power at all or want backup in case of a local outage a stand-alone solar power system is ideal. These off-grid solar systems include a battery inverter charger which manages the conversion of DC electricity from solar panels into AC energy that can be used to run appliances and electrical devices. The inverter charger is an integral part of any off-grid solar power system and there are many options with various features available to suit any project.

Off-grid solar systems can use a combination of AC and DC coupled power sources such as common solar inverters, wind turbines, micro-hydro or backup generators (gen-sets). These off-grid systems have one central battery inverter/charger which is often referred to as a multi mode inverter as it can usually operate in both off-grid and grid-tied modes.

Having a grid-tied solar system with battery backup provides an additional level of power security in the event of a local outage. A grid-tied solar system sends the energy it produces to the utility grid, which then credits you for the energy generated and used by your home during peak times. It also gives you the ability to draw on backup power from the grid in the event of a solar system failure or in the unlikely event that you’re unable to generate enough energy during a cloudy day.