Battery storage is a must for anyone using solar energy – 5 reasons to invest in an energy storage system in 2024
Battery storage systems have emerged as a game-changer as the demand for sustainable and self-sufficient energy solutions continues to grow. This is primarily due to battery storages offering the ability to store and manage electricity that homeowners produce themselves with solar panels. With an on-grid home battery storage installation, unused renewable energy generated by solar panels is stored in the battery storage, rather than being fed back into the grid. This setup provides you with clean energy to use when the sun is not shining.
Why battery storage?
With advancements in energy storage technology and a greater focus on renewable energy sources, the time has never been more opportune to consider integrating a battery storage system into your household. From enhancing energy independence to maximising the utilisation of renewable energy sources, battery storages offer a multitude of advantages that align perfectly with the evolving needs and aspirations of modern homeowners. In this article, we take a closer look at the world of battery storage and highlight the compelling reasons to invest in this revolutionary technology.
Are you ready to take charge of your energy future? Then let’s explore the compelling reasons to invest in a sonnenBatterie and unlock the incredible potential it holds for your household.
1. Battery storage is a key to energy independence and self-sufficiency
Energy independence refers to the ability of a household or a community to generate and consume its own electricity without relying heavily on external energy sources. It involves reducing or eliminating dependence on traditional power grids, fossil fuels, and centralised energy providers*.
Achieving energy independence has become an increasingly desirable goal for many homeowners, and for this a battery storage is a perfect solution. From the beginning every sonnenBatterie has been designed to help people take their energy independence to the next level.
As sonnen operates in many markets, the means of increasing energy independence differ from country to country and depend, for example, on local legislation. The sonnenBatterie is made in the Bavarian village of Wildpoldsried, where sonnen is operating today one of the largest facilities for battery storages in Europe.
2. Battery storage helps reduce your electricity bills
Energy costs can significantly burden households, especially with fluctuating energy prices. By investing in a home battery storage system, homeowners can store excess energy generated from their solar panels, during periods of low demand or abundant supply. This stored energy can then be used during peak demand times, significantly reducing the need to draw electricity from the grid and lowering overall energy expenses.
Installing a sonnenBatterie and a PV system is also a wise move to protect against possible future price increases as uncertainty looms across the energy market**.
By combining solar panels and a home battery storage system, you can generate, consume, and store energy while decreasing your reliance on the national grid. By complementing solar with a battery storage system, you maximise your home energy system and can cover most of your energy needs at home. Without a battery storage, only about 30% of the self-generated energy can be used.
3. Battery storage provides backup power during blackouts
Battery storage is also a great way to enhance a household's resilience during power outages or disruptions in the grid. With a battery storage system, you can maintain a steady power supply, ensuring that essential appliances, such as refrigerators, lighting, and cooking appliances, remain operational. This uninterrupted power supply can bring peace of mind during emergencies, natural disasters, or even routine maintenance work by utility companies.
In its standard configuration, a battery storage only supplies your house when the grid is online, by purchasing an accessory called sonnenProtect, you ensure a supply of power to dedicated circuits during a blackout. In other words, with sonnenProtect installed, it is possible to supply all the important appliances with energy stored in your sonnenBatterie.
If sonnenProtect is installed in combination with a sonnenBatterie, your system offers even recharging during blackout and can supply dedicated circuits in the household, even if the connection to the grid stays offline for days.
4. Battery storage contributes to environmental sustainability
Generating clean energy locally means less reliance on fossil fuels and a step toward mitigating climate change and preserving the environment for future generations. Photovoltaic panels together with a battery storage promote sustainability and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
With a battery storage installed, you can rely more on renewable energy from your solar panels and significantly decrease your household's carbon footprint.
We at sonnen believe that every individual should have access to clean and affordable energy. Since 2010 we have been pursuing our goal so that we can turn our vision into reality. Our intelligent battery storage, the sonnenBatterie, is the centrepiece which we constantly innovate as well as develop other solutions for a more sustainable energy future.
5. Battery storage is a long-term Investment
Battery storage system is a long-term investment that can increase the value of your property. As energy independence becomes more mainstream, homes equipped with efficient energy storage solutions are likely to be more attractive to potential buyers***. Additionally, various government incentives and tax credits are often available to encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies, making the investment in a battery storage system even more financially viable.
One further reason to invest in a battery storage
By investing in a battery storage system, homeowners contribute to the stability of the overall energy grid. During times of high demand, battery storages can alleviate stress on the grid, ensuring a more reliable and efficient energy distribution system for the entire community (note: the sonnenVPP is not yet available in the U.K. and Ireland).
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*** https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/eco-friendly-homes-sell-better/
