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Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electric

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Grid-Tied
Solar PV
 
Off-Grid Solar PV
 
Wind Power
 
Hydro Power
 
Backup
Generators
 
Battery Based Systems
 
Solar Hot Water
 
Solar Direct Injection
 
Radiant Heat
& Snow Melt
 
Water Pumping & Water Filtration
 

Off-Grid Solar PV Electric

SOLAR ELECTRIC MODULES convert sunlight directly into electricity with no moving parts, no maintenance, no fuel, and no pollution. This is the most environmentally friendly way to produce power. Solar electric modules last decades, and offer a 20 to 25-year warranty on power. Best of all, you will help show the world a better way.

 

Off-grid or stand alone power systems can be more cost-effective than connecting to the grid in remote locations. Depending on bedrock, climate and other conditions extending the grid can cost $15,000 to $50,000 per mile! An off-grid system allows for comfortable living or for powering well pumps for livestock in remote locations beyond the grid.

 

Solar PV or hybrid renewable power systems provide clean, quiet, reliable electricity to remote and pristine locations without the expense or environmental damage of expanding the utility grid. Adding batteries to your solar photovoltaic, hydro or wind electric power system will allow you to store power and use it during hours when power can't be produced. Battery-based systems serve on-grid and off-grid locations. They are optional for grid-tied systems but essential for off-grid systems.

 

A simple battery based system, like a solar-powered or wind-powered DC pump for delivering well water to livestock or powering DC appliances will consist of an array or turbine, a charge controller, and enough batteries to store power for sunless periods.

 

To store power for use with AC appliances, like typical household appliances, an inverter will be needed as well.

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More information:

Grid-Tied PV
Batteries
Backup Generators
What it costs
How it works
Off-Grid Living Do's & Don'ts

Highly Recommended Resources:

 
[Downloading Hint: RIGHT-click on the desired version and select "SAVE/ SAVE TARGET AS/SAVE LINK AS" to save to your hard drive. Open the files from their saved location on your hard drive.]
 

Download: Dept. of Energy Animation "Sunlight to Electricity" -

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Download: Dept. of Energy, Own Your Power! A Consumer Guide to Solar Electricity for the Home

 

Download: Dept. of Energy, Making Cents Out of Solar - Excellent graphic & explanation on page 2!

 

Download: Dept. of Energy, Homebuilder's Guide to Going Solar

 

My Solar estimate estimator solar wind calculator.

 

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