When residential or commercial properties initially go solar in Kenya, they believe that have officially gone “off the grid.” The owners of these properties do not understand that at nighttime, the energy they need to power their properties is channeled through their utility provider. Even when you purchase solar panels and have a solar system – you are still attached to the grid.
To get “off-the-grid” you need to have an energy battery storage system, which will absorb all of the energy that you don’t use from your solar panel throughout the day.
In this article, we’re going to be detailing the benefits of off-the-grid solar energy, what to consider when you do go off-the-grid, and if a home can run off solar power alone.
Can A Home Run on Solar Power Alone?
It certainly can – as we have explained earlier, by utilizing an energy storage system, all the saved energy you don’t use during the day can be used at night. It does take some time for your energy storage system to be filled with enough energy – but once it is, you’ll be running on pure solar power.
On top of that, by having an off-grid solar system, you are protected from sudden blackouts, natural events, and anything that can potentially stop your energy flow. Your carbon footprint for your home or business is now zero, which can be used as a selling point when you need to sell your home or to create additional value for your business’s products and services.
Benefits of Off-The-Grid Solar Energy
1. Reduction of Energy Costs
Most homeowners or businesses go solar because they want to save money on their energy bills. But what if you had the opportunity to never pay another energy bill ever again? How much money would you save in the long run?
To create your off-grid solar system, you will first need to invest in an energy storage system. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they provide enormous value to your home. As your solar panels continually absorb energy from the sun, any energy that you don’t use within your home will then be sent into your energy storage system.
This off-grid solar system allows you and your family to use solar energy even at night, without calling upon your utility providers at all. Your energy storage system will be constantly replenished every day, and you will reap the rewards of being completely off the grid.
Most homeowners or businesses go solar because they want to save money on their energy bills. But what if you had the opportunity to never pay another energy bill ever again? How much money would you save in the long run?
2. Reliability
Sudden blackouts and violent natural events are some of the situations that can cause you to lose power. The stress of having no power is a gigantic loss to any business and is an annoying event to experience when you are at home with your family. With an off-grid solar system, you will never need to rely on your utility provider for energy. Your home or business will be fully self-sufficient, which reduces your carbon footprint and adds additional value to your home’s price and your business’s net worth.
3. Reduction of Your Carbon Footprint
You save a lot of green by going green, and with off-grid solar energy, your carbon footprint for your home or business will be reduced to virtually zero. This plays a major impact on your local environment and will also be a big help to the global community. All homes and businesses use a colossal amount of energy to maintain their standards of work/living, and the amount of fossil fuels used to sustain this energy is tremendous. By going solar and by having an off-grid solar system, your home and business will never need to utilize fossil fuels ever again.
With off-grid solar, you can not only save a large amount of money, but you will also have a reliable and 100% green energy system. Utilizing the sun and its power is one step forward for you and your family, but by storing the sun’s energy – you can be free from the grip of utility providers and the usage of fossil fuels. Off-grid solar systems are the way of the future and are the next stage for residential
Considerations Before Going Off-the-Grid
Energy storage systems can be quite costly, and if your energy storage system malfunctions or if it is inefficient, you could be without power until someone fixes your energy storage system.
We recommend having an energy storage system installed at the same time as your solar panels, to get the most benefit from both systems with the shortest amount of lag time.
A lot of solar installers can install your energy storage system after your solar energy system’s installation – but it will take more time before you can officially be off-the-grid.
If you’re looking for the best solar company in Kenya to help you with your solar energy needs – Jesaton Systems is here for you. We provide the golden standard in customer service and pricing for solar energy systems in all of Kenya
If you want a free consultation or have a couple of questions regarding an energy storage system for your home or business, feel free to contact us below or give us a call.
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