subject: Solar Electricity Is Not Just For Green People [print this page] Solar Electricity Is Not Just For Green People
When you talk about off grid power systems, alternative energy and living in off the grid houses, most immediately think that they will have to abandon most of their up to date gadgets in order to survive in such a way. Many more believe that off grid solar power is only used by green hippies, whose modest ways coincide with fewer technologies such as TVs, ACs, etc. Realistically though, living off the grid can be achieved by everyone who wants to. Admittedly, you may have to spend more money if you are powering three chest freezers as well as lots of other high-energy appliances, but then you would require a larger system.
The increased demand for renewable energy systems has speeded up the development of more efficient and simple to use components to make off the grid power systems a reasonable option for anyone wants to be mindful of their energy usage.
Using renewable energy sources to produce power is a fairly simple process. You need a source of power - sun, wind or water - from which you will collect a low voltage DC (direct current) that is then converted, using an inverter, to AC (Alternating Current) which can be used in the home. Extra current the system generates is stored in banks of batteries from where it is retrieved when there is a high demand or times when the direct power supply is cut off.
Off grid power living using renewable power resources can be almost totally automated too. Except for the maintenance of your batteries, there is almost no extra attention required, except to monitor your energy usage to ensure that you do not exceed your supply with your demand. The main thing that you must do is making certain the size of the system is sufficient to meet your needs.
Off the grid power systems are an exhilarating way of life. The feeling of energy freedom is like no other and you can be proud of your attempt to combat global warming and most importantly, you will never have to worry about an energy outage again. It is important to conduct your research and find out which renewable energy sources is going to work the best for you where you live, but it is certainly worth knowing how to manage off the grid and experience the freedom living off the grid can give.
