HOME SOLAR BATTERY BACKUP
HOME SOLAR BATTERY FACTS
When it comes to solar batteries, there’s a lot to know. Solar batteries for your home, solar batteries for your car, even solar batteries to power your phone… where to start? In this page, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about solar panel batteries.
Solar panel batteries are part of a whole home solar system. Solar power systems like this help you avoid blackouts from routine maintenance as well as major disasters.
In fact, this is the number one reason homeowners make the decision to install a home solar battery backup system: peace of mind. Knowing that your home is protected from outages helps you rest easy, no matter what life throws at you. Think of it as insurance for your home’s energy.
Ready to learn more about owning a solar battery? Let’s get started.
Here’s what this page will cover:
- Why solar panel batteries
- What are the benefits of solar panel batteries
- What it means to be energy independent
- How solar batteries work
- Which solar batteries to buy
- Solar battery installation
- How solar batteries can save you money
WHY SOLAR PANEL BATTERIES?
When you choose to go solar, you’ll be producing your own clean solar energy for your home. During peak hours of sunlight, when your solar panels capture too much energy for your home to use, the rest of the energy goes to waste. This is a problem, especially for those using more energy at night. What’s the solution?
You guessed it: a solar panel battery.
Not only does having a battery storage system help your home keep running at night, but it also helps your home keep running during a grid outage.
Solar batteries are a great investment and in the past decade, the cost of solar batteries has decreased by 90%, making it more affordable for many people. In addition, solar batteries are currently eligible for the 30% federal tax credit* as well as other local incentives.
So if you’re looking for energy independence, your home needs a solar battery.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR BATTERY STORAGE?
Not convinced yet? Here are some of the top reasons you should consider a solar battery storage for your home:
- Store energy produced during peak daylight.
- Avoid rising costs during peak energy use hours.
- Power your home throughout the night.
- Avoid power outages due to routine maintenance.
- Stay powered through natural disaster blackouts.
- Be in control of your home energy use.
- Greater energy independence.
- Savings on your energy bill.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT
You may be wondering what energy independence is all about. Basically, energy independence means being tied to your utility company’s grid for power.
Being tied to the grid can be great for things like Net Metering. With Net Metering (where available), utility companies will credit your account for any extra energy your panels produce, which could go towards future electricity bills.
However, there is still one major downside of being completely dependent on the grid.
When there’s a power outage, your house goes lights out just like everyone else’s on your block. No matter how much energy your panels produce for you, you’ll be unable to use it. Especially for people living in areas with severe weather, this could be a big problem.
And this is where solar batteries offer greater energy independence.
While you can’t be completely dependent of the grid unless you’re going completely off-grid, you can be more energy independent with solar panels and a solar battery backup.
HOW SOLAR BATTERIES WORK
If you have a home solar battery backup system, that excess energy could be stored in the battery for later use. So when the sun goes down later in the day, instead of having to pull from the electricity grid, you can still use clean solar power stored by your solar battery. You could be enjoying green power any time of day thanks to your solar storage system.
WHICH SOLAR BATTERIES TO BUY
The best types of batteries for your solar panels should be made of lithium-ion, which are the safest and most reliable solar batteries available. Let’s go over a couple of our favorite solar batteries: the Tesla Powerwall 2 and the Enphase Encharge.
Read more: Enphase Encharge vs. Tesla Powerwall 2
Tesla Powerwall 2:
Powerwall is a battery that stores energy, detects outages and automatically becomes your home’s energy source when the grid goes down. Unlike gasoline generators, Powerwall keeps your lights on and phones charged without upkeep, fuel or noise. Pair with solar and recharge with sunlight to keep your appliances running for days.
Read:Is the Tesla Powerwall worth it?
Enphase Encharge 10:
The Encharge 10™ all-in-one AC-coupled storage system, comprised of three base Encharge 3™ storage units, provides a total usable energy capacity of 10.1kWh and twelve embedded grid-forming microinverters. Connect multiple Encharge 10 storage systems to maximize backup potential for whole home backup. Read: Introducing Enphase Encharge
SOLAR BATTERY INSTALLATION
Solar panel batteries like the Tesla Powerwall and Enphase Encharge can only be installed by a certified installer. This is to reduce any damage to your home and ensures you get the most value out of your solar battery install. Let a professional handle the tough work for you so you’ll be on your way to greater energy independence!
HOW A SOLAR PANEL BATTERY CAN SAVE HOMEOWNERS MONEY
Since you’ll be pulling even less from the power grid, your electricity bills could be less each month! (Depending on if net metering is available in your area) and your savings will only increase as time goes on, just as the grid is projected to become more unstable. Utility rates are increasing each year due to the rising costs of fossil fuels, while the cost of solar energy is stable once you own your system.
You’ll be producing your own electricity, which will let you keep more of your hard-earned money right where it belongs- in your wallet.
SCHEDULE A FREE SOLAR ENERGY CONSULTATION
There are other factors involved in the decision of the size of your solar array. This can include what incentives are available to you. Get a free consultation and a free quote when you schedule an initial appointment with us. Aside from the number of solar panels, we know you’ll have plenty of other questions about solar power. Our team is happy to provide answers and make your switch to solar clear and easy.
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SOLAR BATTERIES: THE GAME CHANGER
So there you have it. Solar panel batteries change the game for those looking for a way to decrease their dependence on their utility company.
Ready for backup power? Want to control your energy costs? Purchasing a solar battery could be your next step. Find out today if a solar battery is right for your home.
*Tax and credits or incentives including those provided by federal, state, or local governments may change or end. This can impact the amount of money you might save. Consult a tax professional to understand any tax liability or eligibility for any tax credits that may result from the purchase of your solar system.
**If you have taxable income and own the system, you may qualify for the federal investment tax credit (ITC). It is your responsibility to determine your eligibility and to apply. Consult a qualified tax professional for assistance and details.