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Advantages and Disadvantages of Roof Top Solar PV System

Grid-tied solar systems are cheaper than off-grid systems as they do not require battery banks. They allow selling excess electricity back to the utility through net metering. However, they provide no power if the grid goes down. Off-grid systems provide independence but have higher upfront costs due to battery banks and generators. They require careful energy management and battery replacement is expensive. Hybrid systems combine grid-tied and battery aspects but require grid reliability as backup.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Roof Top Solar PV System

Grid-tied solar systems are cheaper than off-grid systems as they do not require battery banks. They allow selling excess electricity back to the utility through net metering. However, they provide no power if the grid goes down. Off-grid systems provide independence but have higher upfront costs due to battery banks and generators. They require careful energy management and battery replacement is expensive. Hybrid systems combine grid-tied and battery aspects but require grid reliability as backup.

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Roof – Top Grid Tied or On Gird Solar Photovoltaic

System
Advantages:

1. As it does not require battery banks and other standalone components, it


is relatively cheaper than Off-Grid or hybrid systems.
2. It facilitates you to take advantage of net metering. Any extra electricity that you
produce can be sold back to the utility. This means that by the end of the month,
you only pay for the net kWH electricity used.

Disadvantages:

1. Since you do not have a battery bank, you can’t store electricity. If during the
night, your grid is down, you will not have any electricity.
2. Utility companies charge monthly fees that you’ll need to pay.

Roof – Top Stand Alone or Off – Grid Solar


Photovoltaic System

Advantages
1. Independence — Go with an off-grid system, and you’re no longer subject to the
terms and policies of the utility company. Getting away from the ongoing rate
increase may be reason enough to cut ties.

2. No Blackouts — when the power is out and everyone else has no electricity, your
home will still have full power. This can be particularly important for people with
health conditions that require electronic devices or refrigerated medicine.
3. No Electricity Bills — you’ll never again have to give the utility company a slice of
your monthly paycheck after you go off-grid with solar power.

4. Only option if you live in a remote area with no grid access

Disadvantages:

1. Higher Initial Cost — If you disconnect fully from the power company, you’ll need
a source of backup power for when the sun isn’t shining. Adding a battery bank
and/or generator bumps up your solar costs.
2. Limited Solar Energy Storage — Even with backup power, energy storage is
limited. Given a few days of cloudy weather, you may run out of stored electricity.

3. Energy Efficiency is a Must — When you live off-grid, you have to be careful
about your household energy use or you run the risk of not having enough power
for your home.

4. Replacement of battery banks is another problem. Battery banks are designed


to last for 7-10 years after which they need to be replaced. This is a cost that you
need to take into account

Roof – Top Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic System

Advantages:

1. You can switch between powers from the grid or power from your battery bank at
you own will.
2. Less expensive than a complete stand alone system, as there is no need for a
backup generator. The possibility to connect to the grid serves as the backup
power.
3. Availability of the grid means that you can likely downsize your battery bank
capacity.
4. Less maintenance and higher reliability IF the grid is reliable.

Disadvantages:

1. Cannot be used in remote areas where there is no grid power.

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