The sun is a powerful natural resource that can be used to do a number of things. It can be used to produce heat, light, and even electrical energy. While the sun is an amazing natural resource, it’s also very unpredictable and isn’t always available when you need it. This is why solar power batteries are so important.
If you could make your home self-sufficient and free yourself from the exorbitant cost of electricity why wouldn’t you? How about being able to go completely off-grid for a time in the great outdoors? Or even doing your bit for the environment? Here are some facts about solar batteries that you might find interesting:
Why Would You Want to Install Solar Power Batteries?
If you have solar panels installed, you’re likely already saving money on your electricity bills. And while you may still be connected to the grid, you don’t have to draw as much power from it as you otherwise would. But with no backup battery in place, if the grid goes down for some reason or there’s an unexpected surge that takes out your panels, you’ll suddenly find yourself without electricity – which can be inconvenient at best and potentially dangerous at worst.
When the power goes out, you’re left cold, in the dark, and without running water. Fortunately, there’s a way to keep things running at home even when the grid is down — solar battery backup systems.
Solar batteries are rechargeable batteries that store electricity that your solar system generates during daylight hours so you can use it at night or when the grid is down. Without a battery backup system, any excess electricity generated by your solar system automatically flows back into the grid. With a battery storage system, you can capture that extra energy and use it when you need it most — like during an outage.
Does It Matter What Type of Solar Panels You Have?
Solar panels are fairly straightforward devices that use sunlight to generate electricity. Most solar panels are made from silicon cells, which use a photovoltaic effect to produce electricity. Some types of solar panels include monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film solar cells. The type of solar panel you choose will not have any bearing on the type of battery you need in order to store the energy generated by your solar panel system.
Solar panels can either be on-grid or off-grid. Off-grid solar panels aren’t tied into the electrical grid at all — they’re designed to provide electricity for an isolated structure like a cabin or houseboat. Some people with on-grid solar panels choose to add battery storage for their extra electricity so that they can use it later instead of sending it back to the grid.
Which Solar Power Batteries Are the Best?
There are several different types of batteries that can be used for solar panels, but advanced lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly popular in recent years because they’re more compact, last longer, and are less likely to catch fire than other options.
How Do You Know Which Solar Battery Is Right For You?
First, consider how long of a backup you need and how many appliances you want to keep running while the grid is down. Some batteries may be able to provide electricity for several hours or even up to a couple of days; others might only be able to keep your lights on for a few minutes.
You also want to make sure that the battery has enough capacity to meet your needs and that it can be recharged quickly by your solar panels, so it doesn’t run out of juice too quickly.
To keep your home operating during blackouts and emergencies, it is important to have a backup power system that uses power from the sun. Mclean Energy Solutions provides solar power battery installation services to help you create a reliable backup power supply for your household, investment property, or business. Contact Mclean Energy today for more information and find out how they can keep your equipment up and running when you need it most.
