Going off-grid is a wonderful goal for homesteaders or people living in an area where grid power is not reliable. But in our area, the complications may outweigh the benefits. Generally, we encourage people to pay the nominal fee to stay connected to the grid even if your system will produce enough to always cover your power usage. You can learn all about the requirements, pros, and cons of an off-grid system here: https://blog.ipsunsolar.com/off-grid-solar-pros-and-cons.
