Off-Grid Solar
Living off-grid in Maine
If you need to power a home or camp in an isolated area or are interested in complete energy independence, you might consider an off-grid solar electric system. With a battery based off-grid system, your solar array is your primary source of power for charging and maintaining your electricity supply.
How off-grid solar works
Off-grid solar systems are designed to collect, store, and deliver electricity without any connection to the utility grid.
The solar array charges the battery and provides electricity to your loads while the sun is shining. During periods of high demand, low light, or darkness, your battery provides electricity. Depending on your electrical power needs, a generator may be added to your system to charge your batteries during short winter days or cloudy weather when less sunlight is available.
Off-grid systems: Large or small
Whether you have a weekend camp with modest electricity needs or a year-round full-time off-grid home, our design specialist can engineer a system to meet your needs.
Living with an off-grid solar system
The average grid-tied residential home in the US uses 30 kWh per day, which is typically not practical for an off-grid system. To successfully live off-grid, we recommend adjusting your lifestyle to use significantly less electricity. Most customers choose propane (and sometimes wood) to fuel space and water heating. Electrical loads like plug loads, well pumps, lighting, and refrigeration can be handled by the off-grid system.
Going off-grid with us
Whether you’re considering an off-grid system for your entire home or have a smaller project in mind, we have the experience and expertise to design one that suits your needs. Get started by scheduling your free site assessment.
