Solar panels generate electricity when sunlight is available, but many households continue using energy during the evening. Battery storage can help bridge this gap by storing some of the energy generated during the day for later use.
Instead of sending all excess solar generation away, a compatible battery system can store available energy and make it accessible when your household needs it. This can increase the amount of your solar energy that you use yourself.
Battery storage can be particularly useful for homes with higher evening electricity consumption. Families may use stored energy for lighting, appliances, cooling, entertainment, and other everyday needs after the sun has gone down.
Modern batteries can also provide intelligent energy management features. Depending on the system, homeowners may be able to monitor energy production, battery levels, household consumption, and other information through a dedicated monitoring platform.
A battery isn’t necessarily right for every property, so it is important to consider your energy usage, existing solar system, electricity plan, and goals. Soluris can help you explore whether battery storage makes sense for your energy setup.