On vs. Off-Grid: Is Off-Grid Solar & Battery Worth it?⚡NSW

Author: Emma Ren

Dec. 23, 2024

On vs. Off-Grid: Is Off-Grid Solar & Battery Worth it?⚡NSW

When to Invest in a Complete Off-Grid System?

Fortunately, solar and battery systems are available for both on and off-grid systems for a range of properties across NSW.

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If you live in suburbia with a sufficient electricity supply, going off-grid may not be the option for you. However, like an off-grid system, you can experience the benefits of a solar and battery system and use the grid as a backup source of energy. This is called a Microgrid.

As mentioned before, if you live in a remote place with limited access to a reliable electricity supply (this is called a constrained grid), then an off-grid solar and battery system may be the right choice to keep your property powered up.

With the rapid adoption of battery storage in addition to solar systems, we can see that properties throughout Australia are investing in becoming microgrids and joining Virtual Power Plants to help offset their energy usage and become more energy independent.

How to choose the right system: Grid-tied, off-grid, or hybrid?

How to choose the best solar system for your home

While comparing grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid solar systems, you can weigh the following four factors to find the best solution for your home.

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1. Location

If your home is connected to the grid, your choices may be limited to a grid-tied or hybrid solar system, as utility disconnection is not permitted in most residential areas. Conversely, an off-grid solar system may be your only option on a property that does not receive electricity as a service.

2. Backup power

Homes that frequently experience blackouts due to local weather or power line conditions should strongly consider a battery-backed solar system for ongoing access to electricity. Hybrid systems also allow you to use more of your solar energy directly, thus providing greater control over your power costs and carbon emissions.

3. Budget

Although the total price of an off-grid solar inverter and battery has lowered significantly in the last five years, hybrid systems are still more expensive than those without storage. Knowing this, grid-tied panels usually deliver the quickest payback period for American homeowners with the lowest upfront costs.

As you make these financial decisions, it&#;s also important to consider any solar tax incentives or rebates available. Critically, the Inflation Reduction Act of allows eligible homeowners to earn income tax credits worth up to 30% of the total costs to install a solar system, with or without storage.

4. Local energy programs

A grid-tied or hybrid solar panel system&#;s value largely depends on what utility programs are available in your area. For example, the time-of-use billing structure and value of grid exports in NEM 3.0 incentivizes Californians to install batteries for maximum solar savings. Even further, states like Massachusetts and Colorado have launched smart grid-sharing programs specifically for homeowners with solar batteries.

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