Surviving With Solar When the Grid Goes Down

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Surviving With Solar When the Grid Goes Down
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• A vast web of interconnected power lines, power
  plants and electrical substations, the U.S. power
  grid is responsible for transmitting electricity
  to millions of homes, and surviving without it,
  is impossible for many.
• However, if youve invested in a solar system and
  had it professionally installed on the roof of
  your home, then not only surviving, but thriving,
  becomes possible in the absence of the grid.

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• Surviving when the grid goes down
• Having an understanding of how the grid works, an
  awareness of the issues with the current grid
  power generation and learning what the impact of
  using non-renewables has on the environment and
  the planet as a whole, can help you take steps
  towards preparing your home in the event that the
  grid goes down, but ultimately, it wont stop
  those power outages from occurring.
• Now, while the American Society of Civil
  Engineers (ASCE) states that a funding gap of
  almost 200 billion could help to vastly improve
  the reliability and security of the grid, theres
  no guarantees that this will happen anytime soon.
  So, to survive when the grid goes down, what else
  can you do as a homeowner?

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• Go solar
• Having a solar power system installed at your
  home (either on the ground close to it or on the
  roof) along with solar battery backup, could help
  you power your home when the grid goes down,
  while also helping to preserve the environment
  and reduce your energy bills. Sound too good to
  be true? It really isnt.
• Solar panels take the energy from the suns rays
  and store it for you to use when powering your
  home, and in the event that the grid goes down
  for any reason, you can rely on the stored energy
  to keep your home illuminated and all your
  electrical appliances functioning. However, only
  with a battery backup, will your solar system
  enable your home to power itself fully in the
  absence of the grid. Lets look at why

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• Why a solar system with battery backup, is the
  ultimate power saving combination
• Investing in a high powered solar battery to
  complement your solar panel system is the best
  way to give yourself lasting power when the grid
  goes down. By combining them both, you can create
  a reliable and outage-resistant solar system
  capable of bringing you power, when you need it
  the most. Solar panels alone can help you
  conserve energy and reduce your utility bills,
  but when coupled with a battery, the entire
  system becomes ultra-efficient and guarantees you
  power no matter whats happening around you, or
  with the rest of the world.

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• To discover more of the benefits of a solar
  system with battery backup, and how it can help
  you power your home during a grid blackout,
  consult with a local solar power system provider.
• Proxima Solar Energy is a proud veteran owned
  organization founded by a group of partners, on
  the premise that everyone should have access to a
  clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar
  Energy is one of the best solar companies in
  Tampa and believes that your path to a clean
  energy future should not be difficult or
  complicated, so we seek to bring you simplified
  solar solutions that will benefit today and help
  to ensure a brighter tomorrow. If you are looking
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