Florida enjoys hot, sunny weather for most of the year. The cost of year-round AC can be fairly intensive with rising energy costs, but the sunny weather also makes it an ideal state for residential solar. Homeowners can offset the cost of energy by generating electricity throughout the day through the photovoltaic cells in solar panels. But what if your panels generate more than you can use at once? What about the energy your home needs on warm nights when the sun is down?
Adding a battery to your solar panel system can help to increase your home’s energy independence, resilience, and potential cost savings.
Increased Energy Independence
Batteries store the excess solar energy that your home does not use during the day. Solar panels generate different amounts of electricity depending on the strength and exposure of the sun, and Florida gets very strong sunshine. This means it is possible to generate more electricity than planned. The extra is stored in batteries, allowing you to pull from your batteries during the night and on cloudy days. By reducing your reliance on grid power, even during non-sunny hours, you can achieve greater energy independence and potentially save on your electricity bills.
Enhanced Resilience
Energy resilience is the ability continue powering your house during power outages. Florida is prone to hurricanes and storms that often cut the power for a few hours or days at a time. Solar panels make it possible to provide on-site power to your home during the day, and batteries improve your access to power when the grid is out and the sun isn’t shining. This ensures your access to essential services like lighting, appliances, and security systems remain operational
Potential Cost Savings
Batteries can also help to maximize the total energy cost savings of your solar panels. Excess energy will be stored so you can use it later on. This allows you to rely more on locally generated power instead of drawing expensive energy from the grid. You can provide yourself power during evening hours and on cloudy days. But batteries also allow you to draw more from local power during peak demand hours when energy is the most expensive.
Consider exploring the several government incentives and rebates available to offset the initial cost of battery storage system.
Investment in the Future
Solar batteries are also becoming more affordable as battery technology evolves. It is easier than ever to incorporate one battery or a battery bank into your home’s solar panel system to save extra energy for later use. The long-term benefits of investing in battery storage include increased property value and a more sustainable household.
Building Your Florida Solar with Battery Storage
Florida homeowners can benefit greatly from adding a battery to their solar panel system. Save extra energy from our bright sunshine to use during peak hours, nighttime hours, and on cloudy days to improve your home’s energy independence, resilience, and cost savings.
Explore solar and battery storage options for yourself to learn the best options for your home. Contact us today to get a free quote on a solar panel system.
