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If your goal is to eliminate your electricity bills, a solar battery is your solution.
Designed to store excess energy produced by your solar system, these batteries allow you to tap into your stored electricity when it is needed most, such as at night when the cost of electricity is at its highest and during unexpected power outages.
For property owners who value reliable long-term investments and energy independence, solar batteries maximise your solar savings and safe guard you against surging electricity costs.
With solar battery storage becoming more affordable and more solar battery brands now available on the market, solar batteries have increasingly become a popular investment.
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How does a solar battery work?
Your home solar system comprises of two main components – the solar panels themselves, and the inverter. The solar panels absorb sunlight which is then converted into the right kind of electricity to power your home and appliances via the inverter. It’s key to make sure your panels and inverter both have the capacity to handle the amount of energy your home needs.
When more solar energy is generated than your home appliances need, a solar battery system will direct that energy to the battery for later use. This energy is stored, ready to be utilised when the solar panels are not generating (eg: at night time) or when the power demand of your home exceeds your solar production.
What solar battery is best to use?
What solar battery is best to use will be dependent on your situation. Just about all residential batteries installed in Australia at the moment are Lithium-ion.
A lithium-ion-phosphate battery is always a good starting point as this is one of the safest lithium-ion batteries on the market. Always choose solar batteries from reputable brands such as Tesla, Sungrow, Enphase, GivEnergy, Alpha ESS or BYD. A ten-year or 8000 cycle warranty is always a plus, as it will provide you with peace of mind should any issues arise in the future.
Stackable modular batteries have recently come to the Australian market and are a great way to future proof your battery investment. This is because the size of the battery can easily be increased whenever you need by simply having your solar-battery technician add an additional module. To add a module will only take a solar-battery technician around 30 minutes, so it is also a cost effective way to increase your solar battery storage capacity.
What size solar battery do i need?
When deciding what size solar battery is best for your home or business you will need to consider 3 things.
1) You want a battery to cover most, if not all of your night-time power usage. It needs to be large enough to achieve this both now and into the future.
2) If you are considering increasing your electricity usage in the future, including investing in an electric vehicle, your solar system and battery needs to be large enough to meet these future needs.
3) Your solar system needs to be able to produce enough solar power to be able fully charge your battery most days of the year.
Should I add a solar battery for EV charging?
Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, owning an electric vehicle can also lead to significant cost savings.
By integrating a smart solar battery system with an electric vehicle charging station, you can use the energy produced by your household solar panels during the day to charge your car when you arrive home in the evening, without worrying about expensive electricity costs during peak times.
Additionally, powering your electric vehicle with solar-generated electricity means a smaller carbon footprint and no CO2 emissions.
For those with higher energy demands or those looking to go completely off-grid, upgrading the solar system and increasing battery storage may be necessary, along with considerations for the type of electric vehicle, it’s charging speed and your daily driving habits.
It is important to note that when considering solar storage batteries, owners must also factor in that electric car chargers can draw significant amounts of electricity very quickly and over extended periods. Therefore, any solar battery system should provide fast discharging and long battery life.
Can you add a solar battery to an existing solar system?
You may be wondering if it is possible to add a solar battery to your existing solar system.
The short answer is yes, but you may not get all that a solar battery has to offer. You can retrofit a battery to any existing solar panel installation but it is crucial to have a solar expert inspect your existing system so they can match the correct size battery with your existing solar system.
When retrofitting a solar battery you may not have any protection against power blackouts. Some solar systems will give you temporary blackout protection via battery backup circuits, but extended blackout protection will not be possible with a retrofitted solar battery system.
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Read MoreContact Solar Energy Adelaide today for a solar battery solution tailored to your needs.
Solar Energy Adelaide is a local, family run solar & battery installation company. Our goal is to pair you with a solar battery system to power your home or business not just now but in the decades to come.
With over 10 years experience working on roofs across South Australia, we have a comprehensive understanding on what solar & battery technology stands the test of time in our Australian climate.
If you want a home energy storage solution that will meet both your current and future electricity needs & ensure your energy independence, get in touch to book your free, onsite battery storage consult.
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Ready to gain energy independence? Dreaming of a day with a $0 power bill? With a solar battery for your home or business, you can store your excess energy and use it when you need it most.
Solar battery have become more affordable in recent years and can even be added to most existing solar systems.
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