What is an off-grid solar system?
Off-grid solar systems use energy from the sun to meet all your power needs without having to connect to the grid.

Off-grid solar systems are becoming more and more popular with those who want to minimize the impact on the environment and reduce monthly expenses. They are also a good choice for marchers and those who want to camp or take risks outside the campsite. Rowers like to have reliable electricity on the water away from shore electricity. This is a new way of life, which can reduce dependence on others.

Construction of off grid solar system.
Although the first thing you may see is a row of solar panels, the off-grid solar system is much more than just solar panels. You also need a solar charging controller to convert energy, a battery pack to store energy, and an inverter to use energy. These are essential components when it comes to a completely off-grid solar system.

A typical off-grid solar system uses solar panels to capture energy from the sun and convert it into electricity. Unfortunately, without proper adjustment, the electricity generated by solar panels may damage your battery.

The solar charging controller adjusts the voltage and current from the solar panel to be safely stored in the battery pack. The typical battery pack voltage is 12 volts DC (DC). In some cases, this is sufficient, but in most cases, you also need 120 volts of alternating current (AC).

To get 120 volts of AC power from your battery pack, you need an inverter. The inverter converts DC power into AC power. The inverter then feeds the AC power to your power outlet.

Solar panels.
The solar panels you see installed on homes, businesses or RVs are made up of many small photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic cells are made of semiconductor materials that can convert sunlight into electricity.

When creating off-grid solar systems, there are several types of solar panels to choose from.

Thin films and semi-flexible solar panels are lightweight and are an excellent choice for ships and RVs whose surfaces are usually uneven. The flexibility of these panels makes them fit the curves of many ships and RVs. These are portable and flexible options, but they usually provide lower efficiency and performance than other solar panels.

Solar charging controller.
Solar charging controller is another important part of any off-grid solar system. The solar charging controller manages electricity from the solar panel to the battery pack.

The charging controller helps ensure that the battery is not overcharged during the day and that energy does not flow back from the battery to the panel at night. The MPPT charging controller is the charging controller of choice for most solar systems. MPPT charge controllers are more expensive than pulse width modulation or PWM controllers. However, they are much more efficient and worth investing.

Off-grid power inverter.
An important part of this solar system will manage the flow of AC and DC power. Your battery pack stores DC power, but many of the appliances and electronics you use require AC power. The power inverter converts DC power into AC power.

It is very important to buy an inverter of the right size according to your needs. The size of the inverter depends on its power capacity, in watts. It is relatively easy to determine what size inverter you need. Add up the power requirements (in watts) of all your electronics and appliances. This will tell you how big an inverter you need.

For example, if you plan to connect a 1500-watt microwave oven, 200W lamp, and 400W refrigerator to an inverter, we recommend using a 3000-watt (3-kilowatt) inverter.