Are Solar Batteries Worth it for My Home?

Are Solar Batteries Worth It?

If you’re thinking about making your property a greener and more economical place to live, installing a solar panel system might have crossed your mind. This is a great idea as the panels use the sun’s energy to generate usable electricity in your home. Excess energy can also be stored in solar batteries for use at any time of the day and night. But are solar batteries worth it for your home? Let’s find out.

How do Solar Batteries Work?

Solar batteries are often included with solar panel installations or can be added to an existing solar panel system at a later date. Solar batteries store excess energy produced by solar panels during the day, for use when the sun isn’t shining. The two main battery technologies used are lithium-ion and lead-acid. When it comes to electricity generation, solar panels convert sunlight into a direct current (DC). This then flows to an inverter which converts the DC current into a usable alternating current (AC). Excess DC current can be stored in a battery. It’s then discharged to power your appliances at night.

Are Solar Batteries Worth It?

Solar batteries are a great addition to any solar panel set-up and solar PV experts will be able to get this sorted for you. Here’s why you should think about investing:

• They Reduce Waste

Without solar batteries, around 50% of the energy generated by your solar panels will go unused. And you may have to rely on the National Grid to power your home at night. With solar batteries, however, this energy is ready and waiting to use long after the sun has set.

• They Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Whether you’re looking to create a net zero home or just want to live more economically, solar batteries help to reduce your reliance on the National Grid and energy sources that aren’t always renewable. Solar power offers a clean energy alternative that’ll reduce your carbon footprint.

• They Provide a Power Backup

A charged battery can keep your appliances running during a blackout where solar panels alone won’t cut the mustard. This means you won’t have to sit in the dark or go without the internet.

• You Can Save Money

If the electric company charges higher rates during certain hours, you can avoid costs by switching to a solar battery. With energy charges being extraordinarily high lately, this could reduce your bills and save you cash.

• You Can Sell Back to the Grid

Stored energy that is not going to be used can be sold back to the National Grid, helping you to generate some funds. There are certain steps you’ll need to take for this such as registering for an SEG tariff through an approved energy supplier. You’ll also need to have a metre that can take regular readings. But the process is simple enough.

From solar panel and solar panel battery installation to solar panel maintenance, contact South East Solar & Electrical today.