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What is the difference between On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid solar systems?
👤 Pooja Verma from Chandigarh👁 6 views💬 1 answers
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I am new to solar. Vendors are giving me options for On-grid, Off-grid, and Hybrid. I live in a city with very few power cuts. Which one should I choose?
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👤 Solar Basics from Delhi
Since you have very few power cuts, **On-Grid** is the best and most cost-effective choice.
1. **On-Grid:** No batteries. Connects directly to the grid via net metering. Saves maximum money but shuts off during power cuts.
2. **Off-Grid:** Has batteries, completely disconnected from the power grid. Best for remote farms.
3. **Hybrid:** The best of both worlds. Connects to the grid AND has batteries for power cuts. It is much more expensive than on-grid.