MG Energy Systems / for the off-grid / solar market
Off-grid / solar comeback
Global access to electricity has remained remarkably static over the last few decades. Both in the developed and developing world, independence of the grid appeals to a growing number of people. In remote locations, extension of the grid or the use of diesel generators used to be the only solutions for electrification, but nowadays installing an off-grid PV (photovoltaic) system can be more cost-effective.
As prices have come down and policies are put in place, off-grid solar is advancing rapidly and has barely scratched the surface of its global potential.
Better battery storage
As solar power is not always available, in order to fill the gaps, either a backup infrastructure of fossil/nuclear fuel power plants is required – or an off-grid storage solution. Previously, the significant extra cost of lead-acid batteries used to discourage many users.
Modern lithium-ion batteries are of superior quality, offering longer lifetimes, higher efficiency and comparatively more sustainability. Moreover, they can even make off-grid solar PV less carbon-intensive than conventional grid electricity.
