What is a home battery storage system?

Home battery storage systems have revolutionized the way we manage energy consumption, providing homeowners with greater control over their usage, increased resilience to grid outages and fluctuating energy prices, and improved sustainability.

How do I choose a home battery storage system?

EVERVOLT home battery storage system, photo courtesy of Panasonic Eco Systems Capacity and power output are two of the most important specifications to consider when choosing a battery, says Roy Skaggs, director of sales for Alternate Energy Hawaii. These determine how much electricity your system will be capable of providing.

How much energy can a battery store?

For most battery systems, there's a limit to how much energy you can store. To store more, you need additional batteries. Even if you don't pull electricity from your battery, it will slowly lose its charge over time.

Is a solar-plus-storage system a good investment?

A solar-plus-storage system is likely a worthwhile investment if you're experiencing prolonged power losses multiple times each year. Unfortunately, your solar panels alone won't power your home during an outage because it's a safety risk to utility workers.

What does a home battery do?

Batteries only store energy—they don't produce it. To truly increase your grid independence and your electric bill savings, you'll want to pair your battery system with a solar power system. You don't need solar to install a home battery, but remember that batteries only store energy—they don't produce it.

What type of electricity do home appliances use?

The DC solar energy flows through an inverter (or multiple inverters), which converts it to alternating current (AC) electricity, the type of electricity that most home appliances use. You run your home on this AC electricity.