Solar power has several unique advantages over standard grid-based electricity. Solar electric systems can be designed for a variety of applications and are extremely useful in remote areas where grid based electricity does not exist. They could prove to be very beneficial in third world or developing countries, helping to bring electricity and all its associated benefits to the wider population Also photovoltaic panels that generate solar power, have no moving parts, therefore minimal maintenance is required, and the smaller units are totally portable, which is another huge advantage in off-grid locations.

Eco-friendliness is a major selling point for converting to solar power. Its fuel is a free renewable resource, namely the sun. Solar electricity offers a total pollution free source of energy, unlike fossil fuelled electricity, that emits greenhouse gases. Another attractive factor for many who choose solar electricity over grid based power is simply the feeling of total freedom. Freedom from the power company, freedom from power cuts and blackouts and total freedom from their ever rising prices.