Hybrid Vs Grid Tied Solar Energy Systems

A hybrid solar energy system is similar to a grid-tied system in terms of solar energy production, but it has the added benefit of grid independence. It operates around the clock, regardless of grid availability. A hybrid solar energy system has energy backup that stores excess energy that can be consumed during nighttime. Because it is able to store energy in this manner, a hybrid solar energy system works seamlessly even in the event of a power outage or blackout. Moreover, efficient energy storage can help shave off the peak time usage which is often charged at a much higher rate than off-peak consumption. Any excess solar generation, which is not self-consumed or stored, can then be exported back to the grid. Hybrid solar energy systems can, thus, yield greater savings and a quicker return-on-investment.
In a nutshell, hybrid solar energy systems offer the following benefits:

• Storage of excess solar energy (electricity) for use at a later time. They prove to be resilient to power outages and ensure the availability of electricity.
• They remain unaffected by load shedding and/or grid unavailability.
• Energy stored in batteries can be used during high tariff hours and reduce grid consumption, leading to lower electricity bills.
• Net-metering allows selling surplus energy back to the grid and saving costs with zero and negative energy bills.
• Less dependent on net metering policies (always prone to change) than grid-tied systems
• Flexibility to add further storage/backup without replacing the inverter