Off The Grid: How To Prepare Your Family For Going Solar

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How To Prepare Your Family For Going Solar

So you’re planning to go solar. This is a great option for a number of reasons. After all, solar is an amazing renewable resource that is quite effective at powering a home.
However, since it is one decision that will impact the entire family, you need to take each one of your family members into consideration, especially your children, and take the time to explain not only why you’re taking this step, but also what they should expect from the shift. But even before that, you have to get a few things straight.
Asking yourself a few questions might help.
Why do you want to tap into solar energy?
To what extent are you willing to make the commitment?
Do you have realistic expectations about the benefits of the shift?
As more and more people make the transition from traditional power sources to greener options such as solar and wind power, there is a great deal more information out there to help one prepare. Although the choice in itself is one that will pay off in great rewards both environmentally and financially, there is a learning curve involved.

It is this learning curve for which you need to prepare your family. When you do go solar, you will need the cooperation and understanding of the whole family to make it work best.
You essentially have three choices while investing in photovoltaic solar power systems.
Grid-connected – You tap into the power lines whenever your production falls below demand, and on days of high production and low use, the surplus is fed into the grid. You are billed the difference, if any. The downside: When the grid is down, your solar power is down, too.

Off grid with battery – You’re disconnected from the grid, but have a storage battery to store your surplus, and provide you with extra power whenever necessary. Many people who choose to totally disconnect from the grid do keep a generator on hand for those days when energy demands outweigh power available. However, keep in mind that it does cost money to operate a generator and it is best to try to work your lifestyle around not having to turn it on apart from extreme situations.
Off grid without battery – Completely dependent on solar energy, this option is mostly out of necessity (temporary use in remote areas), or by choice, as in the case of die-hard survivalists. In case of any breakdown, you’re literally in the dark.
People turn to solar energy for several reasons. A little preparation will go a long way to make your transition from conventional energy to solar energy as trouble-free and worthwhile as possible. How you should prepare for it depends on your goals and expectations…..more here

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