Exploring Off-Grid Living with Solar Power: Is It Right for You?

Have you ever wanted to be independent of and not rely on an electric grid? An off-grid solar system could be your solution. Whether you’re looking to save on your electric bill or even just want to produce your own electricity for your home, off-grid living with solar power is a great option. Not sure if this is the right option for you? Let’s explore the pros and cons of this way of living to find out!

If you’re ready to get started with an off-grid system, our team at Advanced Solar can help! Click the link below to contact us today.

Pros Of Off-Grid Solar Power

Energy Independence

When you choose an off-grid system for your home, you’re choosing independence from your local energy provider. While this may seem scary if you’ve always been connected to the grid, it can actually be refreshing. 

You don’t have to rely on anyone else to provide energy for your home. The sun will generate all the power you’ll need.

Reach For Remote Location

Want to make your dream of living or vacationing in a remote location a reality? Traditional energy sources and grid-tied systems can’t typically reach locations that aren’t near other homes.

With an off-grid system, the limit to where you can create power is your imagination. As long as you have access to the sun, your off-grid solar system will be able to generate the energy you need to power your home.

Avoid Local Power Outages

Local power outages be inconvenient, especially when you have a lot to get done. With an off-grid solar system, your home won’t be affected by local power outages. 

Since you’re not connected to the electric system that crashed and your system will be storing energy as well, you don’t have to worry when the power goes out for everyone else.

No More Electric Bill

When you’re on an off-grid solar system, you won’t be using your local electric company at all since you’ll be generating your own power. This means that you won’t have to pay a monthly electric bill.

The only cost that comes with an off-grid system is the upfront cost to purchase and have the system installed. 

Cons Of Off-Grid Solar Power

High Upfront Cost

Even though you don’t have to pay an ongoing energy bill, the upfront cost for an off-grid system can be hefty. 

At Advanced Solar, we offer a variety of financing options to help manage these upfront costs. From in-house financing to home equity and personal loans, the cost of an off-grid system can be made significantly more manageable.

Limited Electricity Storage

The storage amount of your off-grid solar system completely depends on the battery bank you purchase. Once you choose what battery bank you want for your off-grid system, that is the maximum amount of energy you’ll be able to store. 

With that said, you’ll constantly be generating energy from the sun so your stored energy will only be essential on cloudy days and during power outages.

Go Off-Grid With Advanced Solar

At Advanced Solar, we understand the benefits as well as the challenges that come with off-grid living. We’re here to answer any questions you have when it comes to making the switch. Our team is dedicated to helping to design and implement solar solutions that contribute to your success. 

Embrace solar power with Advanced Solar, and let’s work together to create a brighter, more sustainable future. Ready to install your off-grid solar system? Contact Advanced Solar today to learn more.