Solar System: Battery Storage

Solar system battery storage is a way to store the excess energy that your solar panels produce. This stored energy can then be used to power your home or business during times when your solar panels are not producing energy, such as at night or during cloudy weather.

How Does It Work?

Solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity. This type of electricity cannot be used to power most household appliances, which require alternating current (AC) electricity. Solar system inverters convert DC electricity into AC electricity, making it usable for your home or business.

Solar system battery storage systems store the AC electricity that your solar panels produce. This stored electricity can then be used to power your home or business during times when your solar panels are not producing energy, such as at night or during cloudy weather.

There Are Two Main Types Of Solar System Battery Storage Systems:

Lead-acid batteries: These are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries, but they are not as efficient.
Lithium-ion batteries: These are more efficient, but they are also more expensive.

How To Choose The Right Solar System Battery Storage System:

When choosing a solar system battery storage system, you need to consider the following factors:

• The size of your solar panel system
• The type of solar panel system (string inverter or microinverter)
• The features and capabilities of the battery storage system
• The warranty of the battery storage system

The size of your solar panel system will determine the size of the battery storage system you need. The type of solar panel system you choose will also affect the type of battery storage system you need. String inverters are typically used with string solar panel systems, while microinverters are typically used with microinverter solar panel systems.

The features and capabilities of the battery storage system are also important factors to consider. Some battery storage systems have features that allow you to monitor your solar panel system and optimize its performance. Other battery storage systems have features that allow you to connect to the grid and sell excess electricity back to the power company.

The warranty of the battery storage system is also an important factor to consider. Battery storage systems typically have warranties of 5 to 10 years. Be sure to choose a battery storage system with a warranty that covers the length of time you plan to use your solar panel system.

How To Install And Maintain Your Solar System Battery Storage System:

Solar system battery storage systems should be installed by a qualified solar installer. The installation process typically takes a few hours.

Once your solar system battery storage system is installed, you will need to maintain it on a regular basis. This includes cleaning the battery storage system and checking the connections. You should also have the battery storage system inspected by a qualified solar technician every few years.

Solar system battery storage is a great way to save money on your energy bills and reduce your reliance on the grid. When choosing a solar system battery storage system, you need to consider the size of your solar panel system, the type of solar panel system, the features and capabilities of the battery storage system, and the warranty of the battery storage system. Solar system battery storage systems should be installed by a qualified solar installer and maintained on a regular basis.

If you are interested in learning more about solar system battery storage, please contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and help you get started with solar energy.