When solar energy for homes began to take off decades ago, having a solar battery storage solution was generally reserved for people who wanted to be completely off of the grid. The "homestead" lifestyle, as it was called, seemed like a wild thing to do, reserved for a very niche section of the population. But today, things have changed. As solar battery storage has become more affordable, it has also become more varied for different kinds of load management, with options that allow you to store as much or as little as you like, and add more storage later on.
Backup Batteries Small to Large
When you install a solar energy system for your home, there is always a backup power solution for nighttime, or your panels can’t generate enough energy to keep up with your use due to clouds or rain. For most rooftop solar installations, this means a connection to the local electric grid, which you rely on to power your home when your solar panels can’t.
The other option is to add a solar battery storage system. Today, there are many options to choose from that can help offset the amount of power you get from the grid without having to spend the big bucks to go off-grid with whole-home solar.
Solar batteries take excess energy generated throughout the day that your home is unable to use right away and stores it so you can use it whenever you need it. And one great benefit of today’s smaller, more affordable battery storage options is that they can be added on gradually, as your budget allows. Over time, you can power more and more of your home with batteries that work together to give you the ultimate flexibility.
Powering Essentials and Critical Load Management
Whole-home solar batteries like the ones pushed by Tesla can be prohibitively expensive for most of us. That’s why it’s a good idea to look into options that can power your essentials only. You want to know that if the grid goes down and it’s too stormy to generate solar energy, that you can power your refrigerator to keep your food from spoiling. Or your air conditioner to keep cool in the summer. You can even use it to simply offset some of the energy you pull from the grid every day, addressing special or critical loads, and lowering your electric bill every month.
Why You Can’t Count on the Grid
With a growing energy crisis at hand, and overwhelmed power grids in cities across the country and even the globe, having your own source of generating power and storing it for later will soon be the norm. It’s certainly not seen as an odd duck behavior anymore, as utilities grapple with growing needs and aging infrastructure.
Simply Ask!
At Simply Solar, we’re always ready to talk shop. Get in touch and find ways to get battery storage going for your home, and see how it can help you keep the lights on and bills low. 2021 is the perfect year to gain your energy independence by adding a new solar and battery system to your home! That’s why we’re offering $2,021 CASHBACK on any solar or storage system purchased by September 30, 2021. See if you qualify for this $2,021 credit and be sure to ask about our $500 referral fee too.
