Batteries For Residential Solar Systems
Batteries connected to home photovoltaic systems are energy storage devices. Their role is to store the electricity generated by the solar panels during the day so that it can be used when the sun is not shining, that is, during nighttime hours or cloudy days.
In short, batteries give solar system owners the ability to use the solar energy they have produced even when the system is not generating electricity.
WHAT ARE THEIR MAIN BENEFITS?
- Autonomy: Less dependence on the EAC grid and greater control over consumption.
- Savings: The stored energy can be used instead of being purchased, reducing the electricity bill.
- Active contribution to the green transition: Making the most of the clean, renewable energy your system produces.
HOW DO THEY WORK?
During the day, your photovoltaic system generates energy. Part of this is used directly in the home, and the rest is stored in the batteries. When production stops (e.g., at night), your home draws energy from the batteries. Only when that is also depleted do you consume electricity from the grid.
AN INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Installing batteries is another step toward energy independence and sustainability. With the decreasing cost of storage systems and the continuous rise in electricity prices, batteries are becoming an increasingly cost-effective option for every household.
