Supplying your own solar energy through renewable sources will greatly reduce your carbon emissions and reliance on the unpredictable utility market. Off-grid solar power systems are becoming a more common lifestyle choice for those who don’t wish to have power supplied by carbon-intensive fuels or for those who are not easily accessible by the electrical grid. The solar power installation/generation process is similar although the key difference is energy is stored in a battery bank rather than sold back to the grid. Off-grid solar power systems are more applicable if you want to provide your own electricity or if you live in a remote area where electrical accessibility is an issue.