What is hybrid solar power system?
A hybrid solar system fuses the best of both on-grid and off-grid systems: the benefits of a grid connected system, including the ability to earn feed-in tariff credits, with the extra peace of mind given by a battery backup. This means that even during a power blackout, you still have electricity. These systems can be described as off-grid solar with utility backup power, or even as a grid-tied solar with battery storage capability. Hybrid systems provide you with the flexibility of being able to store the excess energy generated during daytime instead of feeding it back into the grid (at low tariff).
What to expect?
A continuous uninterrupted power supply that can withstand the impact of weather conditions, fluctuations in grid and blackouts in your area. You can run loads more than the installed capacity of pv plant by consuming the additional required power from the battery bank. Remember it is not just about the economics. Hybrid systems give you the ability of energy security and self-sufficiency, to lock-in your future electricity tariff, to control when you consume your solar power, and to provide an uninterrupted power supply even when others have lost grid power. How would you put a value on that?
