I am building a home in a remote location, away from power lines. Would this project be a candidate for a solar energy system?
Photovoltaic Systems are frequently the preferred solution for homes which have no access to the electricity grid. These solar systems are configured to meet power needs less expensively than extending the grid to reach your location. Remote homes in sunny locations can obtain reliable electricity to meet basic needs for lighting (using energy efficient fluorescent lamps) and radio or television with a simple PV system comprising a PV panel, a rechargeable battery to store the energy captured during daylight hours, a regulator (or charge controller) and the necessary wiring and switches. Such systems are often called “solar home systems” or SHS for short.
