Off-Grid Solar PV Systems
Off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems utilize solar batteries to store electricity when there is sufficient solar radiation to satisfy the electrical demands in the home. The off-grid systems, also known as “standalone” systems, range from small systems for running emergency signs and lighting to systems that satisfy the full demands of a home or business in Maine. These off-grid solar energy storage systems are typically utilized in places where access to the grid is impractical or expensive, like on the islands of Maine. These systems are commonly used for seasonal cabins and residential homes located away from existing electrical infrastructure.
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Generator Backup Power
Most?off-grid solar PV systems in Maine are supplemented by a backup generator that provides consistent power even when there is limited access to the sun. The demand for a whole-home generator depends upon the storage capacity of the battery bank, the electricity demand, and the ability for the solar PV modules to recharge the battery bank. We provide backup generator installation services for our off-grid solar clients in Maine.
We work to provide a balance between cost and comfort – namely the cost of backup batteries and propane for running a whole-house generator and the comfort of having a backup power system that provides continuous electricity while minimizing the hum of a generator.
Off-Grid System Design
Due to the need for electrical reliability and energy independence, the design process for off-grid solar PV systems in Maine is very detailed and requires an accurate assessment of the electrical use at the site.
As an off-grid solar company, we provide the design and installation of certain off-grid solar PV systems and backup generators. Typically, our off-grid clientele are those who are looking for whole-house systems or larger camp systems in Maine. Due to the economics of designing and installing small off-grid systems, it is often difficult for us to attend to the design and installation of systems of one or two solar PV modules. If you are looking for guidance on an off-grid system to satisfy small electrical loads, we are willing to connect you with good resources for doing so successfully.
Off-Grid Solar Services in Maine
Insource Renewables offers design, installation, and maintenance services for off-grid solar applications.?Our emphasis is on high performing, whole-house energy systems for clients across Maine, including island properties off the Maine coast. Due to the nature of off-grid work, we spend a great deal of time in the design process listening to the specific energy needs of our clients, identifying opportunities to reduce electrical loads, and setting expectations for off-grid system performance.
We also provide services for off-grid solar systems needing battery replacement, inverter maintenance, or routine maintenance.