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Solar Power Battery Storage – Getting Started

Solar Power Battery Storage – Getting Started

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As solar power continues to boom significantly and benefit millions of consumers, the need for solar power battery storage options has grown. What was formerly a dominant force in solar, batteries were pushed aside in favour of grid-tied systems. Now that dynamic is changing as more households want the benefits of battery storage along with their solar power.

According to Renew Economy, around one in four houses throughout Australia are already taking advantage of rooftop solar PV systems. And the desperation for solar power battery storage to coincide with the benefits of solar are definitely evident. With more Australian power companies turning to batteries in order to engage with consumers in a multitude of ways – in the grid, off the grid, homes and businesses – recognising this huge growth in the industry will be a cost effective option for many.

But it’s all still a new area and there’s still a lot of confusion about the benefits and need for battery storage. So, where do you start?  Here’s a few getting started tips you need to know.

1. The Hype about Solar Power Battery Storage

Initially, solar power battery storage solutions were the roots of the industry. But over the last decade or so, battery storage went from being the core element of solar PV to a marginal technology. With the need for battery storage evident however, the industry is getting back to those roots and embracing the benefits of storage again.

Now battery storage is the key to solving our energy problems. Combined with solar power, it’s a great step forward in the industry and plays a vital role in a sustainable energy future. Because it frees us from the need to match electricity generation and supply to demand on a ‘real time’ basis, storage has become a real game changer in the industry.

2. Why Combining Solar and Battery Storage is a Cost Effective Solution

Whilst the initial costs of battery storage for solar is on the expensive side, it’s an investment that will pay off down the track. It all lies in the efficiency. In this day and age energy-efficient appliances, buildings and equipment are fundamental. Combining an energy-efficient building, whether it’s your home or commercial property, with efficient appliances like solar and storage solutions makes an even bigger difference.

So what will solar battery storage units cost? One of the market leaders in this technology is Tesla. The innovation company is marketing the Tesla Powerwall 6.4kWh solar battery for approx. $3,500.00 US excluding installation. Now this does not include the necessary battery inverter to convert DC electricity into AC so your home appliances can use it. A battery inverter will set you back up to $2,000.00. (Hybrid inverters are around the 3K mark)

3. The Need for Solar Power Battery Storage in Australian Homes and Commercial Properties

As the need for battery storage increases, it becomes a much more cost effective solution for consumers. For many households and businesses, it now makes sense to shift from gas appliances to high-efficiency electric technologies. Over time this will cut down energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and running costs. Thus, it makes sense that battery storage and energy efficacy are more important in this shift so daily activities aren’t being added to the peak electricity demand.

Energy storage technologies are becoming more viable throughout Australia as more people clue onto its benefits. Battery storage with solar makes economic sense, especially in off-grid markets and for those on the grid in locations where energy can often be unreliable. And whilst we’re still very much at the beginning of energy storage solutions, once it can be cost effectively deployed at a large scale the future for energy markets and reliability are immense.

4. Solar Energy Storage – The Next Logical Step

The shift to solar energy storage may seem like a big step at first, but it makes the most sense for cost cutting purposes, efficiency and reliability. Consumers looking into future battery storage should be choosing a reputable solar company for the PV system. Looking for retailers that are CEC approved (not just CEC member) is a good place to start. Choosing a decent solar company that’s reliable and trustworthy will help guide you through the process and even monitor the system for you so they can size the battery system appropriately when the time comes. Oversizing a system and getting smart monitoring for home and business purposes is clever, because it gets your home or office battery ready and avoids you having to expand later and incur further costs. You’ll want to be choosing reputable products too, with solid Australian based warranties that are ‘battery ready or retrofittable”.

Companies like Fronius, SolarEdge and Tesla have released new electricity storage devices, designed specifically to be used in homes and commercial businesses. From the end user perspective, these new technologies are cheap enough to be a cost effective investment for the average Australia home or business owner.

Tesla Powerwall is now available in the Australian market, and thanks to an agreement between Tesla Energy and Infinite Energy, you can be amongst the first in the world to install the revolutionary Powerwall in your home. Register your interest for Powerwall today!

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