If Off-Grid doesn’t connect to your power outlets and On-Grid loses power during outages, Hybrid solar setups get the best of both worlds. A Hybrid setup will connect directly to your house’s power grid just like with On-Grid setups, but it will include a battery bank. This battery bank will be able to store your energy and use it during outages.
Examples of a Hybrid setup include Tesla’s power walls. Many consumers choose to use lithium batteries for their Hybrid setups due to their long lifespans and low maintenance. Be warned, however, lithium batteries are far more expensive than led acid deep cycle batteries that Off-Grid solar setups typically use. These hybrid setups combine the continued use of off-grid setups with the electrical savings of on-grid setups. They’re also the most expensive option available.
Some people buy larger solar setups for the same reason they invest in gold. It never hurts to prepare for a worst-case scenario. If you’re looking to power your entire house or cabin with a solar setup, you should prepare for a more involved and expensive process. However, few things will give you the peace that comes with knowing that, no matter what, house won’t lose it’s power.