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An on-grid (grid-tied) system generates power from rooftop solar panels and feeds it directly into your DEWA connection, without battery storage. Off-grid systems, by contrast, store power in batteries for full independence from the grid. On-grid is the more common and cost-effective choice for most Dubai villas, commercial buildings, and warehouses that already have a reliable DEWA connection.

Under DEWA’s Shams Dubai net metering program, any surplus solar power your system generates during the day is exported back to the grid and accounted for against your electricity consumption as per DEWA’s applicable metering and billing mechanism. This helps drive the bill savings on an on-grid system; Al Shirawi Solar can size a system to your consumption for maximum benefit.

Cost depends on roof size, system capacity (kW), and site conditions, so Al Shirawi Solar provides a firm quote after a site assessment.

Yes, grid-connected systems require DEWA approvals and permits before installation, plus sign-off before the system is switched on. Al Shirawi Solar manages the entire process, from design through approvals to installation, testing, and commissioning.

DEWA generally caps the size of a grid-connected system relative to your property’s connected electrical load, so system capacity is designed around your actual consumption rather than available roof space alone. Al Shirawi Solar’s site assessment determines the maximum viable size for your property.

Systems use Tier-1 solar panels and smart inverter technology for high efficiency and long-term reliability, and every installation includes a real-time monitoring system so you can track generation and performance remotely.

On-grid systems operate in sync with the grid and don’t provide backup power during an outage. This is a standard feature of grid-tied design everywhere, not a limitation specific to any provider. For backup power during outages, an off-grid or hybrid system is the right fit.