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Solar power has recently proven to be widely accepted among individuals globally and is fast ousting other traditional means of power generation. Although there are both off-grid and on-grid solar power solutions, off-grid solar power solutions have so far proven to be a more popular, accepted and cheaper option. In light of this, it is important to note what an off-grid solar system is, its components and how it works generally.

What Is An Off-Grid Solar System?

It is not surprising that you are seeking an answer to the question, “What exactly is an off-grid solar system?” Off-grid power is a very “hot” topic right now within the community of people who are interested in renewable energy. Because of this, it is only natural that you have an interest in learning more about the innovative potential of off-grid solar.

Off-grid living may be summed up as living independently without relying on a utility for power.

Or “not connected to or supplied by privately or publicly maintained utilities (such as electricity, gas, or water),” as Merriam Webster defines it.

Your home or place of business can benefit from having its own independent power source with the installation of an off-grid solar system. This type of system allows solar panels to collect sunlight and convert it into usable energy, which can then be stored in a battery.

Simply put, an off-grid solar system is a cutting-edge piece of technology that allows you to generate your own independent supply of power by utilizing the sun’s rays. The following items constitute the various parts of an off-grid solar power system.

Off-Grid Solar Power Components

The off-grid solar power components include the following:

• Charger controllers
• Inverters
• Solar panels
• Battery bank(s)

How Off-Grid Solar System Works

Ever wondered how off-grid solar systems work? The effectiveness of an off-grid solar energy system’s individual components is what constitutes its innovation as a whole.

This is how the solar panels, charge controllers, battery banks, and inverters that make up a solar energy system collaborate with one another to supply electricity to several devices and equipments.

1. Solar Panels (PV array):

   Solar panels can be installed on your home’s rooftop, as well as in open areas of your yard or other property. Solar panels are positioned to collect sunlight, which is then sent to charge controllers for processing.

2. Charge Controllers:

   The charge controller acts as a “mailman” between the inverters, solar panels, and the battery bank. Charge controllers also perform the function of a regulator. This function ensures that the amount of power collected by the solar panels does not cause the battery to become overcharged.

Instead, charge controllers ensure that the battery remains fully charged and add additional charge when it is necessary. All of the extra energy is stored in the battery banks, and the charge controllers either turn it into direct current (DC) power for your lights or send it to the inverters so it may be transformed into alternating current (AC) power for your home appliances.

    3. Battery Bank:

The battery bank works as the core of the off-grid solar system since it stores extra energy for hazy days and nights and feeds electricity to the inverters when it is required. Energy is fed to the batteries by the charge controllers, and the batteries then pump electricity to the inverters.

    4.  Inverters:

Inverters, as a last step, change the direct current, or DC, power into alternating current, or AC, power. This AC power is then transferred to your electronics or appliances, where it is converted back into DC power. This enables you to do things like turn on the television or fry an egg.

A technology developed to work for everyone. At GreenPower we are committed to helping save money and provide clean and reliable energy solutions to individuals, communities, Utility companies, corporate, NGO and  Governments inform of Solar home systems,  micro-grid, mini-grid, commercial and industrial solar.

“Solar off-grid systems are the most cost-effective solution to generate power when the utility grid is not available or available but inadequate and unreliable”

When electricity from a utility is unavailable or connecting to the grid is too expensive and unpredictable, the most cost-effective solution is to use solar PV to generate your power. Our solar solution can generate power on any scale.

Off-grid Solar PV systems are also called standalone systems and it consists of PV solar panels, a charge controller, a battery bank, and a PV inverter. This solution can work anywhere and they have many advantages which are economical, social, and environmental, solar systems run without noise, pollution-free, reliable, zero operational cost, minimal maintenance and above all ensures energy independence.

We design off-grid solar PV solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications such as;

• Solar Powered Streetlight
• Solar Systems for Telecommunications & Information Technology
• Solar Powered Water Pumping Systems
• Solar Vaccine Refrigerator
• Solar Cathode Protection System
• Solar Hybrid system for gas stations
• Solar Rural Electrifications.
• Solar Emergency Lighting Systems
• Solar Captive Power Plant
• Solar Mini-Grid Systems
• Solar Rural Electrification

Greenpower Nigeria Has Got You Covered On All Your Solar Energy Needs

Solar has proven to be an innovative approach to guaranteeing that your home or place of business always has access to uninterrupted electrical power.

The stress of living with unpredictable energy can be lifted from your life in a way that is both simple and affordable. By accessing our wide range of solar energy products and services, we provide a wide choice of solar system packages that are capable of powering a wide range of equipment, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, deep freezers, fans, lamps, washing machines, and MORE!

Click on the solutions and products page to access our wide range of products and services and get a free estimate from us on which of the products will be duly suitable for your residence, or place of business according to its size and your budget.

At Greenpower Nigeria, we are committed to giving you simply the best. So select from our wide range of solar products and you’re guaranteed of quality power today.