A solar energy system with battery backup options gives you easy access to electricity without having to rely on the grid, and the 22% Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), coupled with the Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provide substantial assistance for home and business owners alike.
Solar systems only produce energy when the sun is shining, so for all those gloomy days when of course, you still need electricity, you’ll have to rely on a backup power source such as a utility company.
Going totally off-grid is an inspiring and completely doable achievement, but only when your solar system has a battery backup solution
To help convince you that a solar backup power source in the form of a battery, is a smart investment, here are 4 compelling reasons:
Power outages can be a frustratingly inconvenient occurrence, and whether they happen due to a maintenance issue or in the event of a storm, having a battery backup option can ensure that you’re never without power for long.
With battery backup, your solar panels can recharge the battery and give you power, no matter what.
Switching to solar also means you’ll be switched to Net Energy Metering (NEM) billing, and whatever your rate was before you went solar, you’ll be placed on a Time-of-Use (TOU) plan. This type of plan gives you cheaper electricity rates at certain times of the day, and when it typically costs more, such as in the evenings, your solar panels can generate and store electricity during the day when it’s at its cheapest, for you to draw from when it’s normally at its most expensive.
Battery backup enables you to store energy to power your home at night time, or for use any time without having to lose it.
Many utility companies raise their prices every year, and with the cost of electricity rising for everyone, everywhere, having a battery backup for your solar system means that you can secure lower energy rates and avoid paying hefty peak charges.
Solar battery storage enables you to use solar energy at a cheaper price, that you’ve already generated and stored, bypassing price increases during more expensive rate periods.
When you have solar power installed at home with a backup battery solution, you can easily see how much energy your home makes and uses, in real time. Being able to monitor this is extremely useful and can help you save money and use your power wisely.
To discuss investing in, and benefitting from, a battery backup system for your solar system, or to make the switch to greener energy if you haven’t yet done so, reach out to a local solar power specialist for more guidance.
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