• Ideal when you do not have access to mains (grid) power
• The energy produced by the solar panels is stored in batteries
• This power can then be used when required
• The perfect system for remote locations with no mains power supply

Pros

• Totally independent of the grid
• Save the cost of having electricity installed
• No power generated by the solar is wasted (unless the batteries are at full capacity and you’re not using any power- the system will shut down)

Cons

• The size of the system is the determines the maximum amount of power available at any one time.
• No backup grid power will be available if the solar panels are not producing or if the batteries are flat.
• You will require a large amount of panels / batteries to run most everyday household items on an off-grid system in the UK.

Ideal for

• Stable blocks, static caravans, boats, shepherds huts,

• Ideal when you have grid (mains) power but you wish to generate your own electricity and make savings on your energy bill.
• Any excess power produced is ‘dumped’ back down the grid

PROS

• Make huge savings on your monthly energy bill
• Grid tied systems are the cheapest solar kits currently available
• Add devices to your solar system to perform functions such as heating water in your hot water tank or charging an electric vehicle when you are producing excess power (rather than sending it down the grid)

CONS

• No battery storage for excess power produced. Use it or lose it!
• Grid tied inverters cannot be converted for battery storage capabilities (this is a Hybrid system and uses a different inverter)
• There are no longer any payment schemes for excess power sent back down the grid.

Ideal For:

Houses, garages, businesses, pubs and restaurants, industrial units, farm buildings.

• Ideal when you have grid (mains) power but you wish to generate your own electricity and make savings on your energy bill.
• Excess energy produced by the solar panels can be stored in batteries This power can then be used when required
• The perfect all round system!

PROS

• Make huge savings on your energy bills
• Any power which has been generated, but not used, can be stored in batteries. Your house can still be powered even when the sun has gone!
• No power generated by the solar is wasted (unless the batteries are at full capacity)

CONS

• The initial outlay cost of the system and the batteries
• The size of the system and capacity of the batteries needs to be correctly calculated to ensure you have enough excess power to charge the batteries.
• When the solar is not producing electricity, it is likely the batteries will not charge to capacity (this is more apparent in winter months)

Ideal for:

• Houses, garages, businesses, pubs and restaurants, industrial units, farm buildings.