![]() “It’s one of those things it sounds like a great idea because the power company isn’t in charge of you anymore but the reality is the price of independence is very high,” Stellar co-founder Michael Powers said.Įven companies open to helping folks go off the grid aren’t seeing many customers go through with it. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Sullivan Solar Power and Stellar Solar, two of the region’s largest solar installers, won’t take on those jobs. Many solar businesses aren’t interested in selling an off-the-grid option. Going completely off the grid requires more cash, more equipment and for the average solar customer, a company willing to help. They aren’t paying SDG&E anymore but they’re still relying on it for backup. Most people end up doing something akin to Off-the-Grid Lite. Going off the grid means producing all your own energy, including supplying your own backup power when your solar panels don’t produce enough to support your needs rather than relying on a utility, like SDG&E. But you’ll need more than just solar panels to actually cut the cord. It’s true that a large enough solar panel system will produce as much or even more power than you need, and can offset your SDG&E bills entirely. ![]() Many solar converts brag that they’re going to cut their ties with San Diego Gas & Electric and go off the grid. Brews & News: Voice of San Diego Live Podcasts. ![]() Few Solar-Powered Homes Are Truly Off the Grid Close ![]()
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