What Is The Best Solar System For Me?

There are three main types of setups for a solar power system. But they vary drastically in what they can do for different homeowners.

First there is the "Grid Inter Tied" system. This is for the average homeowner to cut their carbon footprint and drastically cut energy costs during peak hours of heating, cooling and other uses. This type of system is the most frugal of all solar energy systems. Since there is no expensive battery backup, this system still relies on the grid for overnight and cloudy day energy.

With a little daily adjustments, homeowners can maximize their energy savings. Showering during daylight hours or doing the cooking before it gets dark will soak up the sun's energy and save even more on energy costs.

Second there is the "Off Grid" photovoltaic system is for anyone who simply wants to get away from energy bills for good. This type of system is ideally suited for sunny areas, but can also provide a good power source for secondary housing such as cabins or hobby farms. Ideally, off the grid solar systems would have a battery backup so homeowners could use energy overnight. But for the cabin or the far flung farm, many homeowners opt for just the daytime energy use. More than enough to cook some food, wash some clothes and keep the cabin cool during the day.

This type of system is not good for big power uses or most families, once the sun is down or the batteries go dead, the power is out. But it is cheaper than buying power off the grid in the long run.

Third there is a the Grid Inter Tied with a battery backup. This is the be-all end-all of solar power systems. It's the most expensive option for homeowners, but it's the ideal option for people wanting to get almost completely on solar power, but without the hassle of going all the way off the grid.

Further cutting the costs, this type of system can be used to sell power back to the grid. In sunny locales, this type of solar system can pay for themselves very quickly.

There are a slew of options for each type of system, but these three basic solar systems are where to start planning for your solar powered home.

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