Batteries allow you to store your excess solar energy and use it when you need instead of sending it to the grid. At night time, when your solar PV system is not producing power, you can use battery power to run your home, and in the event of a power outage, some batteries can provide you with back-up power.
At Solahart Cairns, we install and recommend only the highest quality battery storage systems from LG & Tesla for the most efficient energy storage.
Excess solar energy produced during the day is sold back to the retailer for a fraction of what home owners pay. Now energy storage systems will enable home owners to store their excess energy and use it at peak times, like late afternoon. This increases self consumption of solar energy and improves the return from a solar power system.
Almost all energy providers offer time of use tariffs. These tariffs charge a premium for energy during peak times, like the middle of the day in summer, while offering lower rates during non peak times. Energy storage systems enable homes to purchase and store energy at non peak times and use it at peak times, reducing their energy costs.
Energy storage systems can be configured to provide backup power in the event of an outage. Home owners can choose to run their whole house, or configure essential circuits – like lights, fridges, security, fire alarms, internet or medical equipment. This is perfect for people in remote or unreliable power areas or for those who can’t risk losing power.
Storage systems for the home can fall into three main categories, DC Coupled, AC Coupled and Hybrid. Retrofitting is possible, however those purchasing new systems are encouraged to purchase a Hybrid inverter, for direct battery connection now or later. Each option has benefits and drawbacks. Please speak with our consultants. They’re experts and can help determine which system is right for you.
Solahart pioneered the use of solar energy in Australia, beginning with a copper tank in 1953.
Now, we’re still leaders in solar and proudly serve all parts of Cairns and the tropical far north, including Port Douglas, Cooktown, the Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail, Mission Beach and Ingham.
In addition to the strength and experience of Solahart, we’re a Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.
We look forward to helping you.
