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Top 10 Tips for Off Grid Solar Systems
Did you know there9s now enough solar capacity in the United States to
power 15.7 million homes? Since the early 2000s, the use of solar energy has
become more and more widespread.
The result is cheaper technology that almost anyone can use to power their
home. This is what makes it perfect for powering off-grid solar systems. Off-grid
homes often don9t have access to traditional energy infrastructure and really
benefit from a renewable source of power.
So, using the sun to power most of your systems can be an extremely selfsufficient way to live. In this article, we9ll give you our ten tips to consider if you
want solar energy for your off-grid home. Let9s get started!
10 Tips to Optimize Your Off-Grid Solar Systems
If you9re setting up an off-grid solar system, then make sure to consider all ten of
these tips.
We recommend caution if you don9t have experience working with solar or
electric systems. Just because it9s clean energy, doesn9t mean it can hurt you.
Instead, consider hiring a professional to help walk you through the installation.
1. Calculate the Number of Panels You9ll Need
The first thing you will need to do is determine the number of solar panels you9ll
need. You can calculate this by dividing your minimum energy needs with the
amount of available sunlight in your area.
