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Title: Using a solar panel and battery system in powercut
Post by Alex Renovatish on Mar 13^th, 2024, 9:15pm

Hello all,

I'm due to get solar panels and a battery system fitted to my house. I'd like to know: is it possible to then set it up so that I can run my house mains off only the battery and solar panels, if there is a power cut?

I've been informed that normally, the system would switch off in a power cut. But that a certain type of switch can be installed? If anyone can tell me:
1) Is this possible?
2) Rough cost?
3) Can I hire an electrician to make the change after the solar panels and batteries have been installed?

Many thanks! Alex.