BATTERIES & HOME BACKUP
BATTERIES & HOME BACKUP
For homeowners who experience frequent power outages and blackouts, or are charged a higher fee for power used during certain hours of the day, home batteries and other forms of home power backup, such as generators, are a fantastic option. Homeowners can use these devices to store energy generated by their solar panels and use it at a later time, most often when the grid is down or when panels aren’t producing power.
HOW tHEY WORK
Imagine if you could store any excess energy and use it later on…Does it sound too good to be true? Well, it isn’t with solar panel home batteries! A solar battery is a self-contained unit that stores energy generated by your solar panels and can be used when needed. These batteries are recharged using solar power and may later be used to power your house.
Batteries that can be used to store energy are known as secondary batteries. Secondary batteries are the most sophisticated systems available to homeowners, providing them with greater control over when and how they use stored power.
Solar panels Can Generate Electricity For Your Home
Photons from the sun are converted into DC power by solar panels, which is then changed into usable AC electricity by the inverter.
Any Excess Energy Goes Into Your Home Battery
A house battery stores unused energy generated by your own solar panels.
A Home Battery Can Be Used To Power Your Home
These batteries are used to supply the home with electricity and this may be at night, during power outages, or whenever utility rates rise. You choose when to use it and how.
Why Install A HOME BATTERY?
USE THAT EXTRA ENERGY FOR LATER
A home battery allows you to store solar energy for later use. It also comes in useful when your solar panels are not producing power, such as during storms or at night.
NO POWER? NO PROBLEM
A house battery can help you be prepared for power outages and blackouts by storing electricity. Batteries can also be recharged while the grid is down, ensuring power during extended blackouts.
MINIMIZE YOUR ELECTRIC BILLS
Batteries' ability to store energy gives them an essential function in managing energy consumption by time of day. They're particularly useful for energy billing plans that charge a premium during particular time periods.
CONTROL HIGH USAGE APPLIANCES
Under demand charge billing methods, your battery systems can also be modified to power only specific high-use appliances and gadgets, resulting in lower cost.
Types of HOME BACKUP
Whole Home & Partial Home Backup
Whole and partial home backup are the two most common methods. What are the differences? A whole home backup aims to provide enough backup capacity to keep the household operational for a set length of time in the event of an emergency. A partial home backup, on the other hand, focuses on particular critical devices and appliances.
For most people, a full house backup is possible, but it is usually a costly endeavor. Meanwhile, partial home backups are more accessible for most homeowners and ensure that your house’s most essential features have adequate power during outages and blackouts, allowing you to enjoy greater comfort and convenience.
Home Batteries
Batteries that are used in conjunction with solar panels to store power generated by the panels for future usage are known as home or storage batteries.
Generators
The use of generators to back up home power is another popular approach. Generators extract energy from natural gas regardless of the utility grid.
WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A HOME BATTERY
Capacity
The first element to consider is the capacity of a home battery. Why? Each home has its own objectives and a certain amount of energy that is used throughout the day or week. What are your objectives? Knowing this may help you in determining your ideal capacity.
Warranty
Examine the length and coverage of the manufacturer's warranty for any home battery you're considering. The majority of trustworthy manufacturers provide a 10-year guarantee against faults and failures.
Compatibility
Already have a solar installation? Make sure that your home battery is compatible with both your panels and inverter. As well, inquire about whether or not your battery system can charge while the grid is down.
With Ethos Energy, you can get the top home battery systems on the market
Ethos Energy works with the most reputable solar companies and manufacturers to provide every customer with the best solar panels for their particular needs. We’ll help you figure out which products are right for your installation by guiding you through an interactive consultation that covers the most crucial factors to consider. We work with a variety of solar panel manufacturers and brands.
How much should I pay for a home battery?
The correct price to pay for solar panels varies significantly from house to house. First, we must make an evaluation based on your energy usage and billing structure. This will help determine the capacity, design, and compatibility of your home battery. Next, we take into consideration if you wish to have a partial or whole home backup.
Following this procedure will ensure that your home battery system is built to the required capacity of your home’s necessities.
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