UNDERSTANDING SOLAR SYSTEMS: HYBRID OFF-GRID
Hybrid Off Grid Solar System
- With Battery Back Up. Charging mainly from Solar Power. When battery charge
is depleted or has reached 'Depth-Of-Discharge*' Level, at night or during low
light conditions... batteries will be automatically charged from the Grid. While
the grid is charging the batteries, the inverter acts as passive and directly powers
all loads.
- This system is not qualified for NetMetering, because it cannot export excess
power. It only uses the Grid, to charge the batteries, at night or low light conditions
- This system is recommended for Light LOADS ONLY. To power Aircons, will
require to many batteries, and too many solar panels.
Advantage.
- Zero Bill if the Off-Grid System can support all Loads for 24 Hours. No Brown-outs
- Minimal Bill, if battery bank is not big enough.
Dis-Advantages
- Because of Expensive Batteries, this system can get expensive.
- Batteries are to be replaced in about 2 to 3 years only, with 1 year warranty
- ROI or Return On Investment cannot be realized.
- Shorter Equipment Warranty for Inverters... usually 1 to 2 years only.
UNDERSTANDING SOLAR SYSTEMS: HYBRID OFF-GRID, ON-GRID
Hybrid System
When you want an over-all energy security system, the hybrid system is perfect for you. A hybrid system is a mix of a grid tie and off-grid system, hence the term hybrid. It also has batteries, similar to an off-grid setup but at the same time, you are also connected to the grid. This system can be programmed to sell the excess power to the grid or use it to charge the batteries, which you can later use during the night or during power outages. A hybrid system is likewise higher in cost compared to a grid tie, and will also require you to maintain and replace the batteries from time to time.
Have you found the perfect solar setup for you? Contact the solar experts now so we can recommend and design the perfect system for you, depending on your needs.
Advantages
- Best of both Worlds. No Brown-Outs, Big Electric Bill Savings, and able to
export excess power via Netmetering.
Dis-Advantages:
- Expensive. HAGRID Inverters are more expensive than the Grid Tie, HOG
and Off Grid Inverters.
- High cost of Batteries, that may last only from 2 to 3 years, and has to be
replaced. Batteries are given Only 1 year warranty.
