A hybrid solar systems is when your solar panels remain connected to the grid’s power lines and have a backup battery system to store excess power. The sun’s energy absorbed by the solar panels goes through an inverter to create usable electricity. From there, electricity either goes to your home, to your battery, or to the grid.

The benefit of a hybrid solar systems is that you will always have power in any situation. With a battery backup, the excess energy that your solar panels create (but your home does not use) will be stored in this battery. Then, when the sun is not shining, this battery will provide your power during the night, system blackouts, or inclement weather.

With a hybrid solar systems, if you were to use up all the power in your battery, you have the ability to draw power from the electrical grid.