Why A Home Solar Battery Is Better Than A Backup Generator
In the event of a power outage, it’s good to have a backup power source so you won’t have to settle for a flashlight or candle while waiting for the lights to come back on. Most homes utilize backup generators for this purpose, but did you know that there are better alternatives? One such example is a solar battery storage unit. It offers many benefits that are far greater when compared to a typical backup generator. We highlight some of them here:
Reliability
Both types of backup power sources can help keep your appliances working amid an outage. However, backup generators, especially those that are powered by fuel, require greater attention to ensure long-term performance. This won’t be an issue if you have a solar battery. It is a device that can store solar energy from the solar panels and disperse the renewable electricity to your home during power outages or periods of low solar input, such as nighttime.
No Pollution
Backup generators create air and noise pollution. A gas-powered generator, in fact, emits carbon monoxide and other toxic pollutants, making it environmentally irresponsible. For this reason, it must be installed outside. Many HOAs, in fact, don’t allow gas-powered generators because they destroy landscapes and annoy neighbors. You don’t expect this from a solar battery. Because it doesn’t release fumes or use fuel, a solar battery is one of the best devices you can have at home to help reduce your carbon footprint
Ease Of Operation
Backup generators are only intended to be used during a power outage. While the grid is stable, generators are turned off and left to gather dust. If you have a solar battery, you can use the extra solar energy you make during the day to charge the device. Once fully charged, you can utilize that energy to power your home at night. Also, when there is a low demand for electricity, the battery can draw power from the grid, and when there is a high demand and a high cost for electricity, it can discharge. Your electricity bill could be significantly reduced as a result.
Cost-Effective Option
The sun is a free source of energy, which is the main reason to use a solar energy system with batteries. During a natural disaster or any other type of power outage, you will still be able to use that power as long as the sun is shining and the system is not broken. Even though the initial cost of a solar battery may be higher than that of a traditional generator, the total cost of a gas-powered generator over its lifetime is likely to be the same or higher than that of a solar battery.
Thinking Of Getting A Solar Battery? We Can Help!
Now is a great time to invest in a backup solar battery system for your home. Investing in solar energy will make you much less reliant on the grid and more efficient in using energy. So if you’re interested in a solar battery to store your solar power system’s surplus energy, turn to Green Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. We’ve been in business since 2007 and only work with the best products in the industry, which is why we’re certified Tesla installers.
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