Solar Battery for Houses

A home battery is the missing piece to the home energy equation. Much like landlines existed before cell phones or the desktop before a laptop, homes used to depend on the energy grid. However, now that we have Home Solar Batteries, homeowners are gaining energy independence. 

A solar battery can power your home without any energy from the grid during a power outage. If you pair a solar battery with solar panels, you can live entirely off the energy grid. 

From a practical standpoint, a home solar battery can make you money. That’s because batteries optimize when you use energy by charging when energy costs less and discharging when it costs more. 

The National Solar Network is here to give you all the information you need and help you decide if a home battery is right for you.

There are tens of thousands of home batteries in Australia. In 2020, there were about 110,000 home storage batteries installed in Australia. Gone are the times of using old, bulky lead acid batteries used for off-grid cabins. 

At National Solar Network, we specialize in the new generation of smart, compact, and powerful home batteries that use cutting-edge technology. The new generation of home solar batteries is starting to saturate the Australian solar power market. 

National Solar Network is the leading installer of home solar batteries and facilitates rapid installation growth. As a result, solar Batteries are rapidly becoming commonplace in Australia and worldwide.

Not necessarily. A home solar battery can function without solar panels by charging from the energy grid. It can power your home for up to 24 hours without solar panels. Depending on your energy usage, you can also size it to provide more or less power. 

A home battery can be a very efficient way to save money. You will save more money if it charges while electricity is cheapest and discharges while it’s most expensive. In addition, you can make money off of your home batteries without solar panels. You can earn money by simply selling your battery’s energy back to the grid.

If a home solar battery is paired with your solar panels, it could theoretically power your home forever. Solar panels power your home during the day and recharge the battery. Then, the battery powers your home at night. 

Without solar panels, the lifespan of your battery could vary depending on its size and your home’s energy consumption. However, as a general rule of thumb, we advise homeowners to size their system to provide a minimum of 12 hours of backup power.

While traditional generators may be cheaper upfront, the ongoing maintenance and fuel costs make them less cost-effective in the long run. 

For example, traditional generators need a constant gas, diesel, or propane supply. They also require yearly maintenance and sometimes replacements if the moving parts stop working. Annual servicing costs for a traditional generator can exceed $1000 a year. On the other hand, a home solar battery requires no fuel and little to no maintenance. 

National Solar Network also offers a warranty for all home solar batteries. Unfortunately, most traditional generators don’t have warranties or offer transient ones. 

The bottom line is that batteries are a better power source than generators. This is because batteries function automatically, are silent, and use clean, renewable energy. 

Yes. A home solar battery will not affect net metering. You will get paid the same amount for whatever energy you put back into the grid. Sometimes, a battery can reduce the energy you put back into the grid because it stores excess solar energy. However, you can use that energy when you need it. Your solar panels will still send energy surplus that your battery does not preserve back to the grid. In addition, you will receive the same compensation for that energy regardless of whether or not you have solar panels.

Home solar batteries can work for 15 years or more.

The most obvious component of a home solar battery is the battery. Inside the battery are several battery modules made of battery cell bundles. 

Battery cells use lithium-ion to store and release electrical currents. Lithium-ion cells are the same ones used in modern electric cars. For example, the LG home solar battery uses the same lithium-ion cells as the Chevrolet Volt. 

In addition to a battery, a home solar battery has a control system. Battery owners can use this system to manage and discharge the battery. In addition, you can use it to monitor the health of your battery cells. Lastly, some home solar batteries can include inverters that convert DC electricity into AC electricity for home use.

Yes. Home solar batteries are comparable to appliances like air conditioners and water heaters. They come in various sizes so you can choose the right one for your needs. The most common model is modular, which means you can combine it with other components to create a more extensive system. For example, the LG home solar battery ranges from 6kWh to 18kWh. 

There are a few key ways home solar batteries differ. First, they come in different sizes. In addition to the size, the cycle of a solar home battery can vary. 

For example, a home battery with 10,000 cycles will allow for solar energy self-consumption for over 25 years. Other batters may be better designed for daily cycles in 10-15 years. That type of battery would be helpful for self-consumption, usage optimization, and backup power. Thus, you must assess your energy consumption level and habits to choose the right home solar battery. 

The make and model of the battery can also give clues to how the battery will perform. For example, older batteries may have a lifespan of only five years and require more maintenance. However, advanced energy storage systems are designed to last longer and require little or no maintenance. In addition, some home batteries are only compatible with newer solar installations, while you can retrofit others into prior solar systems.