Going Off Grid – Important Considerations

Installing a Stand Alone Power System (Offgrid or SAPS system) requires expert planning and design from the start.

We sit down with every customer from the start, and complete a comprehensive energy audit spreadsheet so we can map your current or expected load profile, and only design a suitable system and provide a written quote once this has been completed.

At Photonix we understand that every home and family’s energy requirements are different.

A rural property will have different energy and time of use needs compared to a metropolitan household.

We also understand that the desire to be totally self-sufficient and independent from the grid is a very strong motivation for a lot of families.

Going Off-grid requires a change of lifestyle mindset to being on-grid and the responsibility of appropriate energy management will become a permanent key factor in the home.

NB: All Offgrid systems require a backup generator in case of an emergency, or to cope with unexpected load demands in the middle of winter or long periods of inclement weather or to allow for any unforeseen disruption to your power production, (e.g storm damage to solar array, wiring or isolators)

If you have energy available in the street, we often recommend that the “grid” is still considered for use as your “emergency backup”, and we can still size a hybrid system for as much self sufficiency as possible.

For all your Offgrid Enquiries, please contact our friendly team of experts to arrange a planning meeting and energy audit.