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Efficient Off Grid Solar Panel System
for Your Home
No Grid – No Problem.
The Solar Solution We can provide you with a renewable energy solution that is the perfect alternative to a grid connection
We can help you generate off-grid energy.
Solar PV Panels.
A Solar PV panel will convert the suns energy into electricity which can be used to power your home. The more you have the more energy you will produce. We will take many factors into consideration when recommending the number of panels, you should have installed such as your power requirements and the amount of space you have available. There are many ways to install solar panels at your property. You can attach them onto your existing roof, inset them into your new roof so that they form part of the roof structure or have them installed on the ground with a cable connecting them to your property. We will advise you on the best solution for your property.
Battery Storage.
There are many types of off-grid batteries available, from cheap and cheerful lead acid batteries, eco-friendly salt water batteries and lithium-ion technology, to name a few. Whilst historically lead acid was the main storage technology available, off-grid energy technology has become more intelligent and increasingly automated, and now works better with lithium-ion battery technology. Lithium-ion has a high C rating which means it is fast to charge and discharge, plus you can use 100% of the battery’s stated capacity (you cannot fully discharge a lead acid battery). In addition, lithium batteries cope with larger loads, last longer in terms of the amount of cycles, are smaller and lighter, and quite frankly, look better!
Charge Controller.
A robust solar PV charge controller is required for DC coupled off-grid systems, ensuring maximum energy is drawn from your solar panels using Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and to regulate the flow of PV energy to the inverter/charger when there is over production. We use charge controllers that have a VRW online portal that integrates data with the monitoring portal for full visibility of PV production.
Inverter Charger.
Automated and intelligent, this is the hardest working part of an off-grid solar battery/storage system. Responsible not only for managing the inversion process for the different sources of energy (PV panels, storage, back-up generator, hydro, wind etc), the inverter/charger also manages the flow of energy to ensure a balance between battery charging and loads. We always recommend leading technology that comes with remote monitoring and control, enabling full visibility via a smartphone, tablet or computer to monitor the status of your system. We can remotely adjust the automated functions as your lifestyle habits change, or trouble shoot if there is ever an issue.
Off Grid Engineering Blog.
Viridian solar glass roof, BYD Battery storage, and Victron Energy complete off-grid solution Self-build project, Shropshire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC0NfHvEy50 Jim Watt from …
