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Solar system options

On-grid, hybrid or battery.

All three put your roof to work. They differ in one big way: what happens when the grid goes down.

On-gridSolar + gridHybridSolar + battery + gridSolar + batteryOff-grid or backup
Lower billsYesYesOn the loads it runs
Export surplusYes, with net meteringYes, with net meteringNo
Power during an outageNoYes, from the batteryYes, for chosen loads

Which one is for me?

  1. If outages are rare where you live and you mainly want a lower billOn-grid
  2. If you get regular power cuts but still want net-metering savingsHybrid
  3. If there is no reliable grid, or a few essential loads must never stopSolar + battery

Most homes are not a clean fit. The right system starts with the right assessment, so we look at your roof, your bills and how often the power goes before recommending anything.

01 Solar + grid

On-grid

The simplest way to cut your bill. Panels feed your home and send the surplus to the grid.

  • Reduce electricity bills
  • Export excess to the grid
  • No power during a grid outage

Good for: Homes where outages are rare and the goal is the lowest bill.

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02 Solar + battery + grid

Hybrid

Everything on-grid does, plus a battery that takes over when the grid goes down.

  • Solar plus battery storage
  • Use stored power at night
  • Backup during outages
  • More flexibility

Good for: Homes with regular power cuts that still want net-metering savings.

PanelsHybrid inverterHomeGrid

03 Off-grid or backup

Solar + battery

Solar charges a battery that runs chosen loads on its own, with or without a grid connection.

  • Stores solar energy
  • Independent power
  • Sized for specific backup needs

Good for: Sites with no reliable grid, or essential loads that must never stop.

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Not sure yet? Start with a site assessment.

We will visit, check the roof and your bills, and recommend one system with a clear reason. Or read how each one behaves in a power cut.