What is solar islanding?

Solar islanding is when a home solar power system continues to generate electricity even though the grid is down. Many people would consider this a good thing, as your home still has power from your solar panels while everyone else has no power.

Why should you choose An islanded Solar System?

On the one hand, it will enable you to continue to power your home with locally-produced solar generation even in the event of a grid outage. On the other hand, an islanded system has no risk of pushing excess electricity onto the grid, making it safe for utility workers to work to restore regular service.

How does an islanding solar inverter work?

Your islanding solar inverter works independently from the power grid. If there's a storm or other event that knocks out the main power grid, your solar power system will continue running and providing power to your home. We mention this because many people mistake going solar with going off-grid, but that's typically not the case.

What happens if solar islanding isn't prevented?

Here's what could happen if solar islanding wasn’t prevented: The local grid goes down. Your grid-tied home solar power system still produces electricity. Once the panels have supplied electricity to your home, any excess energy flows back into the grid. Meanwhile, utility workers are repairing damaged power lines on the "should-be-dead" grid.

Are off-grid solar systems right for your cabin?

The main benefit of off-grid solar systems is having complete energy independence for cabins and RVs. Plus, there’s also an opportunity to substantially reduce your carbon footprint. An off-grid solar system can ensure your cabin has power that’s completely independent of the grid.

What is an off-grid Solar System?

An off-grid solar system relies on energy from the sun to run homes, off-grid builds, or even recreational vehicles. Unlike grid-tied solar systems, batteries store any solar energy collected from panels in order to run some of, or your entire home.