10/21/2026
Thinking about solar? The first question is grid-tied or off-grid.
Grid-tied ties into your utility service. The grid is your backup, but the system shuts off during an outage unless you add a battery.
Off-grid means you're your own utility. The batteries have to be sized to what you actually run, and most setups keep a generator as backup. It fits cabins, shops, and remote property.
Hybrid is grid-tied with battery storage, so the essentials stay on when the power goes out.
Whichever way you go, start with your electrical panel. Make sure it has room for the solar breaker before you sign anything.
Questions about your setup? Citrus Heights and Sacramento. (916) 873-0305
https://www.evolutionelectricincorporated.com/choosing-between-grid-tied-and-off-grid-solar-whats-right-for-autumn-2025