How do solar batteries work with the existing solar system?
Solar batteries are fed from the solar panels and store the energy for later use. Energy is stored in the batteries until the capacity is reached. Minimal losses are experienced during the process of collection, storage and fetching the electricity back for later use.
Benefits of a solar battery system
A solar battery system installation is the best way to maximise the output of your solar panels and take advantage of every last bit of panel output. Most of us work during the day and only really begin to use the electricity supply of an evening. This is no good for solar panels as they tend to produce their greatest output during peak daylight hours whilst no-one is home to take advantage of it.
With a solar battery system, the output of the solar panels is stored and can be used later meaning that no electricity will go to waste during the daytime. When you arrive back to your Ledbury home ready to cook tea, charge the electric car, use all the lights, and watch some TV your solar panels won’t be producing much, if any electricity and you will be reliant on the mains. That is, unless you have a solar battery system that has stored all that electricity for you ready to use later.
Solar batteries are a great way to become greener, reduce independence on the national grid, reduce fossil fuel consumption and lower your carbon footprint.
It is often possible to save money on your energy bills with a well designed and installed solar panel and battery storage system.
Where can solar batteries be installed?
Solar battery technology has improved over the last few years and they are now more compact than before meaning that storage has become easier to find. The solar battery should be installed as close as possible to the inverter to minimise voltage and storage losses.
Indoor installation is best as outdoor installations can prevent challenges to installation such as prevention of water ingress and other contaminants. The outdoor weather is also likely to adversely affect the capacity of the battery and its life-span.
Can I add a battery to the system myself?
In order to ensure that any battery and electrical installation is compliant with the safety wiring regulations, a qualified electrician is the right professional to carry out the installation. There are over 550 pages of wiring regulations along with additional regulations for solar system and battery storage that need to be considered and adhered to.
Installing electrical equipment like solar batteries comes with risks and hidden dangers and as such, only a professional should attempt such an installation.
Solar battery Storage Installer in Ledbury
ElectricsFixed are your local team of highly skilled electricians. We are able to safely and competently install solar panel systems, battery additions and other electrical equipment. We have the right qualifications, knowledge, tools, test equipment, insurance, and expertise to ensure that your installation is carried out properly and in accordance with all safety requirements.
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