Advantages of hybrid solar systems for homes and businesses

Hybrid solar energy systems represent the solar energy industry at its finest. Whereas the usual configuration of on-grid and off-grid systems and inverters have their own set of issues and disadvantages that threaten to adversely affect the ideal solar experience, hybrid solar energy solutions are not limited to such issues and as such, are considered a much better alternative to the other two configurations for solar energy solutions. It needs to be understood here that system configuration depends on the solar inverter itself, while the rest of the equipment usually stays the same. For instance, in an off-grid solar energy solution, the off-grid inverter will determine the system configuration.

In this blog post, we will look at hybrid inverters and how they have revolutionised the solar energy industry of Pakistan. As always, for the best hybrid solar solutions in Pakistan, look no further than RS Energy. Our insistence on research and design, development efficacy, and emphasis on efficiency have allowed us to leverage our experience to create the best hybrid solar solutions in Pakistan. So, for your solar energy solution, consider hybrid solar inverters and get RS Energy for your system for the ultimate in efficiency and performance.

Hybrid solar energy systems: the advantages

On-grid solar energy systems, as their name implies, are connected to the grid and require power input from there to operate. With a hybrid solar energy system, grid input is not imperative; the system will operate without feed-in from the grid power. Let's look at some other differences between the two and work our way to understanding what both system configurations offer to consumers.

Grid reliance

As stated beforehand, on-grid systems require grid input for startup. It is not just a startup; constant operation is required. In short, they cannot work without the grid. Whereas hybrid solar energy solutions, while connected to the grid, can operate without input from the grid.

Battery connection

For on-grid systems, battery connection and storage in general, is not imperative. As the name implies, energy is not stored but rather fed into the grid. With hybrid solar energy systems, batteries can be used and not be used. When connected, hybrid systems will store and use energy from the battery; if not, the inverter will simply start feeding back into the grid.

Net-metering availability

Net-metering is available for both. For on-grid systems, the inverter is supposed to have net-metering enabled since the inverter is supposed to feed back to the grid. With hybrid solar energy solutions, again, net-metering can be done and not be done; in the latter case, the unused energy will be stored in the battery for subsequent usage.

Reliability

While both are reliable enough, they both have their shortcomings. With on-grid solutions, the system goes offline during a blackout and, obviously, can't be used. Whereas the hybrid solar energy system stays online, however, the additional batteries and their maintenance can become a hassle sometimes; however, not always.

Maintenance

On-grid solar solutions are usually maintenance-free, requiring only the yearly check, since the operation isn’t all that intensive. However, with hybrid solar energy systems, given the nature of their operation and intensity, maintenance is frequent.

Usage

On-grid solar energy solutions are an excellent choice for both residential and commercial applications, owing to them being connected to the grid. For hybrid solar solutions, residential applications are more appropriate since the battery costs for commercial and industrial applications might be too high.

Price

On-grid solar energy systems are considered economical since they are pretty lightweight, and no additional costly equipment is needed. With hybrid solar energy systems, pricing is more expensive since the inverter itself is very resource-intensive, and additional equipment like heavy-load batteries is needed.

All in all, while both solar energy solutions have their own set of benefits and issues, what eventually determines what system is made for you is going to be your own requirements. If you want a solar energy solution that operates even during blackouts, you’d want to go with a hybrid solar solution. However, with on-grid solar solutions, you get additional benefits, so always go with what your requirements are.

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