Although we do not sell many Off-Grid power systems, many of our customers do ask us about it. Naturally an Off-Grid wind generator system is cheaper, because it does not require the expensive component of a Grid-Tie power inverter. Below is a diagram of an Off-Grid wind generator system.
Some states and utility providers do not have Net Metering support for Grid-Tied systems. So the consumer cannot tie a wind turbine system to the grid, or gets no benefit or incentive to contribute to the utility grid. These consumers want to go Off-Grid with a power disconnect where they can manually switch over, back to the grid if needed.
For Off-Grid type, your wind generator is connected to Battery bank.
(1) For AC system: Power from Wind generator outputs unstable DC power
(2) unstable DC power into Controller Changes to stable DC power
(3) stable DC power, ready to store in Battery Bank is saved, or used by the residence through the inverter.
Then to Off-Grid Inverter output stable AC power suitable for AC Appliance
Who Is Off-Grid Good For?
Some remote locations, like on farms, ranches, hunting camps, need to bring power lines in for neede electricity. For them, an independent system could have a lower cost than running power lines to their site. This depends on how far the new lines would need to be run, and how much power is needed for the remote site. The technologies of wind, solar, storage, and Power conversion technology for Wind and Solar energy storage with batteries has advanced dramatically in recent years. This has made it a more common and feasible alternative to use wind and or solar to provide electricity in remote areas and sites with no connectivity to the power grid.
The technologies of wind, solar, storage, and Power conversion technology for Wind and Solar energy storage with batteries has advanced dramatically in recent years. This has made it a more common and feasible alternative to use wind and or solar to provide electricity in remote areas and sites with no connectivity to the power grid.
A Grid-Tied system has some expensive components that allow it to share your energy with others. Also Grid-Tied systems have need for instruments that help you monitor the power being ,generated, vs. used, and what is being fed out to the Grid for use by neighbors.
Why Combine Solar or Diesel Power?
If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.