The main advantages of solar energy storage

Almost everyone knows that solar panels only produce electricity when the sun is shining. But evenings are the times when we consume energy the most. This brings a problem with energy supply and demand because at this time solar electricity production is declining. The thing is, solar panels often draw more than enough energy during low-power hours, when the sun is shining to cover peak hours later during the day. Efficient storage systems of solar energy can therefore open up many possibilities for homeowners and businesses.

What are the main benefits of energy storage?

The storage of the excess energy is essential to maximise the use of solar panels and leads to the highest cost savings, more efficient energy networks and reducing fossil fuel emissions. Solar energy storage has several main advantages:

Electrical load balancing

Electricity, if not stored, has to be used at the time it is produced. In the case of solar energy, storing excess energy produced allows the lights to stay on even when the sun goes down. To make it simple, energy storage allows the energy reservoir to be charged when production is high and demand is low, and then to be released when production is low and demand is high.

Filling the gaps

Short-term storage of solar energy allows a continuous flow of energy during short power outages in generators, such as passing clouds or routine maintenance.

Energy resistance

The electricity grid is vulnerable to disruptions and outages caused by anything from wildfires to the weather conditions. Solar energy storage creates a protective bubble during disruptive situations by decentralising the place of where we get our energy.

Lower electricity bills

Energy storage helps you reduce your electricity bills by using more of your own produced energy. Unused solar energy generated during the day can be used at night or during cloudy days. This way you save as much money as possible.

Reducing carbon footprint

Having more control over the amount of solar energy you use, battery storage can reduce your carbon footprint. This way you can reduce consuming fossil fuel energy. Large solar batteries can also be used for charging electric vehicles. It also turns any appliance in your home into a solar-powered device.