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Backup generators charge your battery bank and provide a backup power source for your system.
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Our free Solar Battery Guide will help you learn how to choose the right batteries for your storage-based solar system. With a comparison of battery types, battery bank sizing tips and more, everything you need to know about adding batteries to your solar system is right here in this guide.
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Wil has been a part of the solar industry for over 20 years; as an electrician, solar installer, support technician, and more. He's also been living off-grid since 1996. Wil and the rest of the Unbound Solar team are here to answer any questions you have about designing a system that will fit your needs.
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Gas Generator Info

Most off-grid solar systems are paired with a generator. Without utility power as a fallback, off-grid setups need a backup plan in case their solar system can’t produce enough to meet the property’s needs.

Gas generators are used in off-grid systems as a backup charging source to recharge the battery bank when solar can’t keep up with demand. They are also used for backup power in case equipment fails and the inverter system needs to be bypassed.

As a general rule, the generator should be around 2x the size of the inverter’s continuous output. For example, a 4,000-watt inverter should be paired with an 8,000-watt generator. This allows the generator to power appliances and charge the battery bank at the same time.

Learn more about sizing a generator for your off-grid system.
Generators can also be used as a backup power source to supply power to grid-tie properties during an outage.


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