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Powering my home by Solar Energy

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I am interesting in renewable energy area from my childhood. Sri Lankan government introduced grid solar power system for residential few years ago. I was able to install grid solar power system at my home in 2014  with my uncle's help who has great knowledge about electric systems. Mainly there are two types of Solar Systems i.e off grid and grid tied. DC off grid system rarely use [most electric components are capable only for Alternative Current (AC)]   AC off grid system Inverter converts Direct Current (DC) to Alternative Current (AC). You can use a generator if you want to get power when battery bank is dead. grid system with batteries With a Battery bank you can have current to your home when distribution line power cut. you cant do that without a battery bank. because extra power should be store somewhere (in a battery bank). grid system with batteries I am using this system (without a battery bank). At Day time we are using the