What is solar islanding?

Solar islanding is when a home solar power system continues to generate electricity even though the grid is down. Many people would consider this a good thing, as your home still has power from your solar panels while everyone else has no power.

How does an islanding solar inverter work?

Your islanding solar inverter works independently from the power grid. If there's a storm or other event that knocks out the main power grid, your solar power system will continue running and providing power to your home. We mention this because many people mistake going solar with going off-grid, but that's typically not the case.

Can your home be a solar energy island?

However, your home can be a solar energy island with renewable energy available during a power outage or blackout. Integrating a solar inverter with island mode and battery storage will give you this capability while maintaining a connection to the grid.

What if solar islanding wasn't prevented?

Here's what could happen if solar islanding wasn’t prevented: The local grid goes down. However, your grid-tied solar power system still produces electricity. Once the panels have supplied electricity to your home, any excess energy goes into the grid.

Why should you choose An islanded Solar System?

On the one hand, it will enable you to continue to power your home with locally-produced solar generation even in the event of a grid outage. On the other hand, an islanded system has no risk of pushing excess electricity onto the grid, making it safe for utility workers to work to restore regular service.

What is the Lianghuai mining subsidence solar plant?

The Lianghuai Mining Subsidence Solar Plant in Anhui Province, China was floated over a mining site that would have been contaminated and unusable. By shading the water, the Anhui Province solar project prevents algae growth and oxidation, as well as conserves water by reducing evaporation (Gleeson).