A ON Grid system or grid-connected PV system is an electricity generating solar PV power system that is connected to the utility grid. A grid-connected PV system consists of solar panels, one or several inverters, a power conditioning unit and grid connection equipment. They range from small residential and commercial rooftop systems to large utility-scale solar power stations., the grid-connected PV system supplies the excess power, beyond consumption by the connected load, to the utility grid
On Grid | Off Grid |
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Reduces your electricity bills | Brings electricity to remove area |
Generate a passive income | provides electricity during power cuts |
Guaranteed long span | Uses batteries to store power(These are expensive and need to be replace every 1-5 years) |
Requirements
On Grid | Off Grid |
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Existing grid infrastructure | Detailed planning process |
Grid company permit | larger upfront investment |
Government supported one off | continued investment to existed lifespan Investment |