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If you’re looking to go off-grid and derive your power solely from the sun, Apollo Solar has got you covered. We offer outstanding solar panels in Brisbane, Townsville, Forster and surrounding areas.
You can count on our seasoned technicians to listen carefully to your requirements, inspect your property and implement the optimal system for your needs and budget.
Because an off-grid solar system must produce enough power to cater to your property day and night, more is involved in its set up and maintenance. Our solar panel professionals will provide you with a clear run down of everything you need to know to get the most out of your system and provide you with solar health checks as required. We strongly recommend having a backup generator in place if you are going off grid—just in case an emergency throws out your ability to draw power from your panels.
Contact us today. Grid connected and hybrid systems are also available, as well as solar battery storage options.
Why Go Off Grid?
You may consider taking your property off the grid in the following circumstances:
- You want to say goodbye to your power bills once & for all
Going off-grid means you will be disconnected from mains power and will generate all your own power. With the current energy crisis, this could help you make massive savings. Imagine what you could do with the money you save in the long run!
- The electricity grid can’t meet the requirements of your premises (i.e, you need to power three phase loads & only single-phase power is available
With our battery storage, you will be able to store excess power from your solar panels. This creates a store of energy that your premises can draw from whenever you need high power consumption. This is also a handy backup for when the sun is not shining.
- You live in a remote area
Being away from the rush of the city is appealing to a lot of people. The main problem with living remotely is worrying about how you will keep your home powered. With an off-grid solar system in place, you will not have to worry about whether you can connect to the main grid because your energy will be produced independently. Having solar panels is one of the best ways to give yourself the freedom to move anywhere you like.
- The cost of connecting to the grid is too high
Some people still like the safety of being connected to the grid while also using solar panels. But if the cost of connecting is too high for your home or commercial space, solar panels give you another option. While it’s an investment in the short term, your off-grid system will be helping you save money for the next 25-30 years.
If you’d like to discover how our professionals can help you go off line, contact us today. You can reach our Townsville office on (07) 4725 3888 and our Brisbane office on (07) 3177 3385.
How Off-Grid Solar Works
An off-grid solar system has all the essential equipment you need to generate, store and supply your building with solar energy. Much like with solar panels that are connected to the grid, sunlight will be caught by the panels and that energy will be transformed into electricity. The key difference is that you will have a solar battery where this energy is then stored until you need it. When you turn on the lights or use an appliance, the energy will be taken from the battery.
Do I Need A Battery Storage System For Off-Grid Solar?
A battery storage system is essential if you’re planning to go off-grid. The battery becomes your power source, where energy is stored once captured by your solar panels. This will mean you have power even when the sun isn’t shining.
The size of the battery you need will depend on your total energy requirements. Once you know how much power your property requires, you can find a battery that will store enough energy to keep you going through any weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still run air conditioning from off-grid solar?
Most split air conditioning systems are efficient enough to run from an off-grid solar system. Our specialists can design a solar system that generates enough power for your needs.
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Which is better, off-grid or grid-connected?
An off-grid connection makes sense if it is too expensive to install a grid-connected system. Off-grid may also be the best solution if you need 3 phase power and only a single-phase supply is available. Otherwise, a grid-connected system is best.
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How much will an off-grid system cost?
How much a system costs will depend on the type of building you want to install it on and how much energy you require. Off-grid systems are more expensive upfront, but once installed, you will no longer have to worry about energy bills.