Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A rechargeable system, usually powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, designed to store excess energy your solar panels generate and release it when you need it most. Think of it as your private energy reserve, ready to kick in during peak hours, cut down your maximum demand, and lower your electricity bills.
Solar battery storage has become a game-changer for homeowners as the world shifts towards renewable energy. A solar battery storage system allows users to store excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night or during power outages. With increasing energy costs and the need for reliable power, integrating a solar battery storage system is a smart and sustainable choice.
Use your own solar power 24/7, even when the sun isn’t out. Adding a battery enables you to decide precisely when the solar power you generate is used, stored, and shared.
You can store the excess solar power that solar panels are already producing and use that power when panels aren’t producing any incoming energy. TNB increases the charge for the power that they use, so making your own can result in huge cost savings for the average homeowner.
Without a battery, unused solar energy is often sent back to the grid based on SMP (which is probably lower than your buying rate). A solar battery storage system allows you to store and use this energy later, making your solar PV system more efficient.
Although solar batteries require an initial investment, the long-term savings on electricity bills, coupled with incentives and increased energy efficiency, make them a financially sound decision over time.