- Some people who are interested in solar power gravitate towards the idea of being completely removed from the grid. However, remaining connected to the grid and investing in a battery backup system will actually provide more benefits.
- When you’re connected to the grid, you can count on it for backup power in the event that your solar battery runs out of power. You can also sell extra electricity back to your utility company through net metering.
- A hybrid system is when your solar panels remain connected to the grid’s power lines and have a backup battery system to store excess power. The sun’s energy absorbed by the solar panels goes through an inverter to create usable electricity. From there, electricity either goes to your home, to your battery, or to the grid.
- The benefit of a hybrid solar system is that you will always have power in any situation. With a backup battery, the excess energy that your solar panels create will be stored in this battery. Then, when the sun is not shining, this battery will provide your power during the night, system blackouts or inclement weather.
- With a hybrid solar system, if you were to use up all the power in your battery, you have the ability to draw power from the electrical grid.
