Solar batteries are becoming increasingly popular, but whether one is worth the investment depends on how your household uses power.
A battery stores excess energy generated by your solar panels during the day. Instead of sending that energy back to the grid, you can use it in the evening when your household may be consuming more electricity.
A solar battery may be worth considering if you:
- Use a lot of electricity in the evening
- Want to rely less on the grid
- Experience regular power outages
- Have an existing solar system producing excess energy
- Want greater control over rising electricity costs
Some solar battery systems can also provide backup power during an outage. However, this needs to be included in the system design. A battery does not automatically mean your home will stay powered when the grid goes down.
Start with your power bills
The best way to determine whether a solar battery is worthwhile is to look at your current energy use, existing solar production and long-term plans.
At Elect Solar, we design solar battery systems around the way your household actually uses power. We can assess your property and help you understand whether battery storage makes sense now or whether your system should simply be battery-ready for the future.
Get in touch with our team to discuss the right solar and battery setup for your Victorian home.
