Let’s have a look at the differences between OFF-GRID and ON-GRID Solar Power systems. the power generation process is the same, but how it utilizes that energy to help reduce power bills is totally different.
| ON-GRID | OFF-GRID |
| Solar Power is sent to the grid. | Solar Power is used to power the premise (home/office) |
| You will be (money/units) credited for the energy sent to the grid | You will be not connected to the Grid, Hence you will not be charged |
| You do not have electric power if the grid goes down | You are independent of the Grid – so no Interruptions to electricity |
| No effect on the savings with the usage time of the day | You have to use electricity in the daytime to get the best savings |
| No need for backup batteries – The grid act as a battery at night | Need an expensive battery backup to store energy for the night |
| You can get bank loans in Sri Lanka (Conditioned applied) | Off-GRID Systems are not covered under bank loans |
| Suitable for people who use electricity in all-day | Suitable for homes, and offices that utilize energy in the day time |
