We rely on the sun for numerous reasons, and for home solar energy systems this goes especially true. As technology continues to advance in the solar energy realm, homeowners are now able to take advantage of solar power options that help them harness and store valuable power that comes straight from the sun.

Below, Geneverse goes over the benefits of adding battery storage to home solar power systems and how battery storage can help our customers and readership store usable power at home to use during emergencies and even under normal, everyday circumstances.

True Energy Independence

A notable advantage of opting for battery storage for home solar is energy independence. While solar energy systems of the past fed surplus electricity back to the energy grid, forcing home solar owners to use the grid when the sun didn’t shine, battery storage gives you the ability to use stored energy at night time or during peak times of demand. 

Battery storage will instantly reduce reliance on the grid while providing a reliable power source – even during emergencies and power outages.

Shrink Monthly Energy Bills

Relying less on power from the energy grid will lower your monthly energy bills. You can take advantage of net metering programs in your area and receive cost-saving credits for energy sent back to the grid.

You can also customize your settings with many solar energy systems with battery storage in order to use stored energy during peak usage times. When grid energy is in peak demand (such as in the early evening when many people are home from work), usage costs more in many areas of the country. If you live in an area that incorporates time-of-use pricing and/or demand-related charges, you can sidestep costly energy bills. By relying on your stored energy you can avoid using grid energy when it costs the most.

Reduce Carbon Footprint

Using clean solar energy is better for the environment than using dirty grid energy. By generating and using solar energy you can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Adding home solar battery storage that works alongside your solar panels reduces or eliminates dependence on electricity which is generated from fossil fuels.

Reduce Stress on the Energy Grid

As you join the ranks of solar energy beneficiaries, you’ll help reduce demands on the energy grid, which will benefit you and your surrounding community. You can store excess energy and release it to the grid during times of high demand, improving overall grid reliability.

Own Your Power

Battery storage will help guarantee backup power during outages and disasters. No matter the circumstances, pairing battery storage with home solar will give you control over your own power supply in good times and during unforeseen circumstances. 

Battery storage will help you protect your food supply and ensure you never suffer the effects of loss of heating/cooling systems in your home. You’ll also be able to use crucial appliances and medical devices rain or shine.

Boost Property Value

Home solar with battery storage may also increase the value of your home and will serve as a prime selling point if you ever look to sell your home. Renewable energy features such as solar panels and battery storage are increasing in demand and are by now considered highly desirable attributes for potential buyers. 

Battery storage can certainly render your property more valuable and more appealing as far as the real estate market is concerned.

The Geneverse PowerPillar ESS

Geneverse is here to help you convert to solar in the most cost-effective way possible. Our PowerPillar ESS provides solar power you can own – at the most affordable price. 

You can maximize your home’s solar or grid-tied energy system with the PowerPillar ESS. Each PowerPillar Battery Unit provides 5kWh of capacity, expandable for up to 20kWh of usable energy storage. With a staked plug & play design, your PowerPillar ESS is easy to install and won’t take up too much space.

PowerPillar ESS load shedding and time-of-use offsetting capabilities make it extremely easy to maximize how you benefit from your local net metering and grid service programs. Save or sell your own power when it's most valuable to you.

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.