Answering The Most Common Questions About Solar Batteries
While solar panels can lower your energy consumption, they don’t usually store the excess energy you create for later use. Unless, that is, you invest in a solar battery system for your home. This piece of equipment allows you to save and store surplus energy your solar panels have harnessed. Whenever there’s a reduced panel output or a power outage, you can rely on the stored energy from the battery.
In this blog, solar panel company Green Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. answers the most common questions about solar batteries.
What Does A Solar Battery Look Like?
A solar battery or solar battery storage system used for residential purposes is like a small refrigerator or water heater. In commercial applications, the size of the equipment can range from a large refrigerator to a shipping container measuring 20 feet in length.
How Long Does A Solar Battery Last?
The life of a solar battery depends on the type of technology used. On average, its serviceable life ranges between five to 15 years. Install one today and you’ll be replacing it at least once over the entire lifespan of your solar panels. Fortunately, recent innovations paved the way for solar batteries that perform better and have longer lifespans than their predecessors.
What Types Of Solar Batteries Are Available In The Market Today?
Options for household energy storage include lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. Nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride tend to be more costly but can still offer value depending on how much energy you want to store.
How Long Can It Power A Home?
The capability of the solar battery to power your household depends on several factors, including your home’s daily total energy consumption, the capacity and power rating of the equipment itself, the loads it can support, and whether you are connected to the grid or not. When buying one, make sure it is properly sized to provide electricity to your home for multiple days, even when the sun isn’t out.
Green Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. offers solar battery systems that store the spare energy your home’s solar power system creates. Learn more about them when you call us at (925) 954-9998 for your solar installation needs. You may also schedule an appointment by filling out our contact form. We serve homeowners in Oakland, CA, and the surrounding California communities.
