What is Solar Battery Storage?
Battery storage, or solar batteries, give you the added benefit of storing your solar energy. The battery extends the use of your solar PV system by storing the unused power for use when the panels are not generating electricity, such as at night / after dark. This gives you a free renewable energy source at all times, which is not reliant on the solar panels alone. This will also help reduce your consumption from the grid and further protect your home or business from future energy prices rises.
Battery Storage options
There are many battery storage options on the market, from well-known and leading brands including Tesla, Samsung, Sonnen, LG Chem and Solex. All come with different levels of power storage and usage capacity, warranty and life spans, which is reflected in the price. Also, there are lithium ion options available. Compared with traditional batteries, a lithium ion battery charges much faster and lasts longer. It also has a higher power density for more battery life and it comes in a smaller package.
It’s important to ensure that the choice of battery storage is suitable for the solar panels that are installed, or you plan to install. If you contact us, we are able to talk you through all of the available options and explain the benefits of each product.
Benefits when you pair Battery Storage with your Solar Panels
- Store energy for later use
Use more of the solar power generated by your panels. Store electricity for use at night.
- More savings on energy costs
As you’ll be using stored electricity generated by your solar panels you won’t need to use it from national grid / energy provider.
- Increase your energy independence
Become independent from the national grid and inconsistent energy providers.
- Further reduce your carbon footprint
As you are using more renewable energy you will become less reliant on the carbon alternative.