A far more efficient method is to collect and store the energy as close as possible to the location that needs to use it. For many home owners and businesses, that increasingly means adding a battery to their solar solution, to store the energy collected form the solar panels, ready for use when the sun goes down.
There is a massive opportunity for home owners, to add battery storage and dramatically reduce or even eliminate their power bill completely. This requires some planning to ensure the right sized system is in place for your growing family needs. If you get it right, you’ll be able to simply live and enjoy all the modern conveniences we have today and not think about the cost ticking away in the back of your mind.
Choosing a battery supplier
Once on-board with the benefits of buying battery storage, you’ll need to consider the brand and product very carefully, as each offering is different in important ways.
Right now in Australia, there are really 4 different manufacturers to choose from:
- German-based Sonnen
- Korean-based LG Chem
- US-based Tesla Powerwall
- Chinese-based Alpha-ESS
When it comes to the reality of purchasing a system, some people are buying solar when they build a new home, but most are retrofitting to existing properties. These systems are often purchased through energy providers which may seem like a strange source, given you’re trying to get away from their increasing prices.
Energy companies are faced with significant challenge right now. Manage the decreased capacity of base-load power (thanks to aging coal-fired power stations being closed down), while increasing the energy mix from renewable sources. They also need to cater for regular population growth, while also accommodating additional demands on the grid, like that due to a growth in electric vehicle sales.
Dedicated solar panel and battery installers are often a far cleaner source for storage as these businesses are often focused on selling the solar panels and batteries and the service of installation. Often helping you store and use your own energy is the motivation, rather than the power companies that increase your service charge as your consumption goes through the floor.
Whether you have solar and are looking to add battery storage, or are keen to dive right in and add both solar and battery as a package at once, there are big benefits to be had.
