Although
they are most common in remote localities without utility grid service,
off-grid solar-electric systems can work anywhere. These systems operate
independently from the grid to provide all of a household’s
electricity. That means no electric bills and no blackouts—at least none
caused by grid failures. People choose to live off-grid for a variety
of reasons, including the prohibitive cost of bringing utility lines to
remote home sites, the appeal of an independent lifestyle, or the general
reliability a solar-electric system provides. Those who choose to live
off-grid often need to make adjustments to when and how they use
electricity, so they can live within the limitations of the system’s
design. This doesn’t necessarily imply doing without, but rather is a
shift to a more conscientious use of electricity.
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