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How Does Battery Storage Work?
The extra energy generated by your solar panels goes straight to your battery storage system. The internal battery management system will automatically direct the extra energy generated to your battery. Battery storage systems also allow you to sell your excess energy back to the grid using the SEG.
When it determines that there is a bigger demand in the home than the PV system can meet, the battery system will disperse the energy it has stored. Alternatively, if there is enough energy stored in the battery for times when your panels aren’t generating enough energy, you can use the stored energy accordingly. Your battery can be used to store energy, be solely reliable for your energy, or just aid as and when.
How Do Solar Batteries Work?
To maximise the amount of money you save on electricity bills from your solar panels, a solar battery is essential. But what are solar batteries, and how do they operate?
Solar panels can only generate electricity when there is sunlight. Meaning, when it’s dark and you still need electricity for your home, this poses an obvious problem. You would normally have to buy electricity from the energy providers in this situation. However, using a battery storage system can prevent this issue. When your solar panels produce electricity that you don’t immediately need, a battery will transform that DC energy into AC energy and store it for later use. In essence, when you don’t need the electricity, your solar panels are generating, they charge the battery. It’s that easy.
Can You Add Battery Storage to Your Existing Solar Panel System?
It is possible to add a battery bank to an existing solar system. Additionally, making solar electricity accessible round-the-clock is a great method to lessen the effects of blackouts. Battery storage systems are almost always compatible with solar panels. What do you do if the solar system wasn’t initially intended to work hand in hand with battery storage? It’s simple, you’ll either need to instal an AC-coupled battery or replace the current solar inverter.
How Much Can You Save When You Install Battery Storage?
A normal solar PV system will help you reduce your energy usage during the day. However, battery storage becomes most useful in the evening by releasing stored energy from the day. This gives you sustainable electricity created at no additional cost. Research shows that households with an average 4.2 kWh solar system could save up to £514 annually on energy costs.
If you need help with your solar system, please get in touch with us. Allow us to evaluate your solar usage and discuss the benefits battery storage could add to your property. Our experts can determain if solar battery storage is right for your current energy consumption.