Solar panel advances will see millions abandon electrical grid, scientists predict::Solar energy costs have fallen 90 per cent over the last decade, while new discoveries have seen efficiency rates rise
Solar panel advances will see millions abandon electrical grid, scientists predict::Solar energy costs have fallen 90 per cent over the last decade, while new discoveries have seen efficiency rates rise
Being attached to the grid still means you’re charged every month, and as more and more get solar, electric companies will pay less and less back for what you supply.
The only thing hindering stuff right now is that batteries are shit. They’re too expensive and heavy, and they don’t last long enough before being replaced. If a long lasting solid state battery or the likes thereof comes to fruition, people will go off grid.
You’re (sometimes) charged a standing charge. Which you’ll negate with sold electricity.
It really makes no sense to forgo a grid connection if you have one available. It solves a lot of problems, doesn’t require you to oversize massively on battery storage, helps you when you need it and helps your neighbour when they do
There’s no benefit to offgrid if there’s a grid connection available