Solar storage further elevates the benefits of your solar energy system. Storage provides more opportunities for energy saving, cost savings, and promoting a more sustainable future.
Advantages of Combining Storage and Solar
- Balancing electricity loads – Without storage, electricity must be generated and consumed at the same time, which may mean that grid operators take some generation offline, or “curtail” it, to avoid over-generation and grid reliability issues. Conversely, there may be other times, after sunset or on cloudy days, when there is little solar production but plenty of demand for power. Enter storage, which can be filled or charged when generation is high and power consumption is low, then dispensed when the load or demand is high. When some of the electricity produced by the sun is put into storage, that electricity can be used whenever grid operators need it, including after the sun has set. In this way, storage acts as an insurance policy for sunshine.
- “Firming” solar generation – Short-term storage can ensure that quick changes in generation don’t greatly affect the output of a solar power plant. For example, a small battery can be used to ride through a brief generation disruption from a passing cloud, helping the grid maintain a “firm” electrical supply that is reliable and consistent.
- Providing resilience – Solar and storage can provide backup power during an electrical disruption. They can keep critical facilities operating to ensure continuous essential services, like communications. Solar and storage can also be used for microgrids and smaller-scale applications, like mobile or portable power units.
Solar Storage With the Tesla Powerwall
When it comes to solar energy storage, the Tesla Powerwall is the smartest way to go. As certified installers, Harvest Power can provide you with the ultimate solar storage solution, allowing you to maximize the advantages of your solar panels. Contact us today to learn more about the Tesla Powerwall and how it can benefit you firsthand.