As solar power becomes more and more popularized as a viable energy alternative, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has never heard of solar energy or solar power. However, not many people out there can tell you exactly how solar power works.

One way to conceptualize the solar power process and technologies therein is to consider the journey that sunlight goes through when converted into usable electricity. This basically entails solar panels capturing energy produced by UV rays and sending it to local appliances for daily use, back to the grid if produced in excess, or, finally, stored in a battery. 

Below, Geneverse goes over what’s going on under the hood when it comes to solar battery storage.

Storing Residential Energy

Solar batteries are a fantastic way to store residential solar energy – whether you plan to use that energy during an emergency or for normal everyday use.

Currently, lithium-ion batteries are the most popular types of batteries used. These sorts of batteries last longer, take up a smaller amount of space than their predecessors, and require less maintenance over time. 

All it takes is a series of chemical reactions for lithium ion batteries to do their thing. Inside of the battery, lithium ions are moved through an electrolyte solution. Solar panels send electricity to the battery storage system, which triggers a chemical reaction that moves lithium ions, releasing electrons in the electrolyte solution, which then stores energy for use at a later time.

Solar Panels

Solar panels utilize photovoltaic (PV) cells that convert sunlight into electricity. This electricity is then stored in a battery or in multiple batteries. When exposed to sunlight, materials in photovoltaic cells produce excited electrons. These electrons flow through a circuit and create DC (direct current) electricity. 

PV systems may also have an inverter that has the ability to convert DC electricity to AC (alternating current) electricity.

Assessing Your Solar Setup

How your solar panel and battery storage system is set up plays a big role in what happens to solar PV and battery power. Many systems first supply the property with immediate energy needed for daily use, then charge the battery (or batteries), and, lastly, send excess energy that remains to the grid for credits on the monthly utility bill. 

After a solar battery has become fully charged, inverters and/or charge controllers help manage any excess power produced – so it doesn’t become a potential risk to your solar energy system. Excess power can be sent back to solar panels, back to the grid, or can also be addressed by forcing a dump load.

When electricity is getting used from the battery, electrons flow backward, which allows for electricity to be discharged from the solar battery. You can repeat this process (recharging) over and over again for the life of the hardware.

Geneverse PowerPillar ESS

The Geneverse PowerPillar ESS is the most cost-efficient energy storage system available on the market. Each PowerPillar Battery provides 5kWh of capacity and is expandable for up to 20kWh of usable energy storage. 

The PowerPillar ESS comes equipped with a Hybrid Inverter that allows for parallel operation of three 20kWh battery towers – delivering a maximum of 60kWh of home backup power. Geneverse will help power your home for good!

About Geneverse: Geneverse is the most reliable and cost-efficient source for solar energy. Our PowerPillar ESS integrates solar power, battery storage, not to mention grid and generator power sources that help our customers get the most out of their energy storage investment – all at the most competitive pricing on the market. We craft complete home energy systems that power energy independence rain or shine in addition to portable solar products that provide decentralized power during emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about Geneverse and how we can bring protection and security to your family/household by visiting our website today.