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Off-Grid Solar System

    This system is independent of the power grid.         at the same time. Most Off-Grid systems benefit
    It has a battery bank to store excess electrical      from the installation of more than one renewable
    energy generated during day time and utilize this     energy generator and may include Wind and/or
    energy during night time when solar energy is not     Hydro power. A gas generator is often employed
    available. The Off-Grid or Stand-Alone PV System      for emergency backup power. You may have
    incorporates large amounts of battery storage to      seen mini versions of the stand-alone system on
    provide power for a certain number of days (and       remote road signs and radio towers. This is useful
    nights) in a row when sun is not available.The array  for locations situated far from electricity grid lines
    of solar panels must be large enough to power all     like remote tribal villages, Defense posts, forest
    energy needs at the site and recharge the batteries   checkpoints et

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