What is AC Coupling? | Off-Grid Power | Backwoods Solar
What is AC Coupling? AC Coupling is really just adding battery backup to an existing grid-tie PV system. Most grid-tied solar electric systems do not include a method for storing the power that the system is producing and will shut down during a utility power outage. When the grid goes out, so does your solar…
Sizing Grid Tie Systems | Backwoods Solar
SIZING GRID TIE SYSTEMS Determining the size of your grid-tie system is much easier than an off-grid system as the utility company has kept all of the records for you. There are several ways that you can build a solar system of this type. You can start by finding out how many kWh you use…
Utility Outages & Backup Power | Backwoods Solar
Getting Through Utility Outages Many folks whose power comes from utility lines contact us hoping that a solar power system will get them through utility outages. Backwoods Solar can supply back-up systems to cover utility outages. Usually solar modules are not needed in utility backup systems, because sunshine tends to be scarce when weather knocks…
High Voltage DC Coupling | Backwoods Solar
Adding Battery Back-up to Existing Grid-Tie Arrays: A Different Approach The last five years have seen a growing demand to retrofit existing grid-tie PV systems with battery back-up capability. A traditional grid-tie system, without battery, shuts down during utility outages. Even if it is sunny out, the system does not supply any power to the…