Living close to water is a free and exciting proposition. If you are an individual with a liking for water bodies you will most likely love living, or at the very least, spending some time on a houseboat.
To make the experience more joyous and stress-free, you should consider installing off-grid solar power on your houseboat. Off-grid solar power kits are beneficial in many ways, including the following:
While the initial cost associated with installing off-grid solar power kits is considerably high, in the long run, solar power is cheaper.
That said, the cost of solar energy is decreasing year-over-year, thereby reducing the initial acquisition and installation cost.
Additionally, you will not be spending money monthly on electric bills. This means the monthly saving you make will eventually offset the overall cost of kit acquisition and installation after a few years.
And after the off-grid solar power kit has made enough savings to offset the initial cost, you will be enjoying free unlimited electricity thereafter.
Solar power is one of the best green energy sources that are available on the market. The power generation process does not produce and emit greenhouse gases.
Additionally, the power production process is incredibly quiet – generally speaking, there are no moving parts.
This means you can enjoy serenity on your houseboat, which is impossible with other off-grid power production systems such as diesel generators.
Diesel generators are not only heavy polluters, but the noise they produce is difficult, if not impossible to mask.
Solar power generation is a safe method of electricity generation given that it does not involve the combustion of any material to produce power.
Solar power uses galvanic cells, also known as voltaic cells, to convert solar radiation to electricity.
The conversion process is safe, and you can leave your solar power kit on your houseboat generating electricity all day without worrying.
This is unlike the experience you get with off-grid diesel generators. You have to be present and monitor the performance of the diesel generator constantly to ensure it is running safely.
Marine solar power kits are space-efficient. With the solar panel installed on the roof and the battery pack occupying a small area in the houseboat, you do not have to worry about creating space for electricity generation.
Other off-grid power generation methods, especially diesel generators, require the use of bulky, heavy, and sophisticated machines that need a lot of space.
Installing and using off-grid solar power kits does not require one to install and use specialised complex systems.
In fact, the developments in the solar power industry have made it relatively easier for users to install their system as a DIY project.
Additionally, the systems have been designed to be easy to maintain, even without having specialised skills.
With an off-grid solar power kit, you can reliably generate enough electricity for your needs, without worrying about power outages.
With less moving parts compared to say a generator, there is less that can go wrong and therefore, less chances or power interruptions. As a matter of fact, you won’t experience any power outages at all!
There are many benefits to having off-grid power supply in your houseboat.
If you want to enjoy your houseboat as much as possible, keep in mind the above benefits and consider installing an off-grid marine solar power kit on your houseboat.
Are you looking to go solar or utilise an off-grid battery system in your home?
At Choose Solar, we provide purpose-built mounting equipment for the solar power industry as well as high-quality solar batteries and inverters and are your number one choice in Melbourne.
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