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Why Install Energy Storage?

There are three primary reasons why incorporating energy storage into your setup can be advantageous:

01. Storage provides emergency battery backup power

Installing solar-plus-storage is an excellent solution for ensuring uninterrupted power supply during emergencies. Whether you're in California facing blackout threats from wildfires or in the Southeast dealing with frequent, prolonged outages due to severe weather, having a solar-plus-storage system allows you to keep your home or business operational even when the grid fails. By harnessing solar energy during the day and storing excess electricity in batteries, you can continue powering your premises after sunset or during cloudy conditions. However, it's essential to note that most energy storage systems may not support whole-home backup, meaning you might need to prioritize specific appliances during outages.

02. With storage, you can use more solar power

If you reside in an area with one-to-one net metering policies, where the credits for surplus energy fed back into the grid are equal to the electricity purchased from the grid, you might not feel the need to maximize onsite solar usage. However, two scenarios could prompt you to prioritize onsite solar consumption: absence of net metering policies or a desire to achieve complete off-grid independence. In regions lacking one-to-one net metering, adding storage to your solar setup can enhance the financial viability of home solar by enabling you to utilize surplus energy to charge batteries instead of exporting it to the grid. Similarly, for those aiming for complete off-grid living, storing excess solar production during the day ensures continuous power availability, thereby maximizing solar utilization.

03. You can save money with solar batteries

Solar battery systems typically have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years and are eligible for incentives such as storage tax credits. Therefore, over time, the cost of installing a battery can be recouped through savings on energy bills and enhanced resilience. The lifespan and performance of batteries, influenced by factors like chemical composition (e.g., lead-acid, flow, lithium-ion) and maintenance requirements, play a crucial role in determining their cost-effectiveness. Moreover, energy storage can lead to substantial savings in electricity bills under specific scenarios:

Installing storage alongside solar offers numerous advantages, such as eligibility for targeted financial incentives and extended autonomy from the grid. However, there are circumstances where standalone storage solutions may be more suitable for your residential or commercial needs.