Once the power is converted from sunlight into electricity, the resulting power is stored in banks of batteries. These batteries are not your typical batteries, these ones are specially designed to handle the demands of alternative power use. Check out the batteries on our products page to get more information, or read the FAQ Section "Batteries - Which Ones Are Right For Me?" Basically though, the batteries can handle the drain and charge cycles required for alternative power supply.

Solar powered solutions are the most common and come in a variety of choices and configurations. Knowing your energy needs will help you understand which solution is right for you. Our FREE sizing chart will help you calculate your energy needs - it's free for use and available on our Resources page. If you have any questions about the chart, please contact us.

As you might recall, the suns position in the sky changes throughout the day, and therefore the solar panel arrays are positioned in optimal configurations to maximize the amount of light they can capture. In the advanced solar panel systems, tracking is available. These solar panels 'follow' the sun throughout its arch across the skies, this means you get the most light for the longest period. Naturally this configuration is preferred, specially if your electricity demands are higher. However, the free sizing chart will assist in determining if such a system is truly a requirement.

Finally there is the consideration of connecting your system into your existing power system. You might consider doing this for a few reasons, firstly to provide a redundancy when the grid power fails, or to allow you to give back surplus power to the grid, in effect turning your meter backwards and saving you money on your regular hydro bill. These sorts of alternative power solutions are referred to as grid tie systems. Check out the grid tie information on the products page.