Will solar panels power my building when the grid is down?
Yes. Your solar system can be designed to work with or without grid power, and by design can be the primary power source during sun hours. During load shedding or power outage (during sun hours), the PV solar panels will continue to generate the required energy to power your load (fully or partially), depending on your system size.
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Can I go off grid with solar?
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Will I still receive an electricity bill if I have a solar system?
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Is solar energy for me?
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Do my solar panels produce power when the sun isn’t shining?
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