Supercharge Your Solar System with Battery Storage – An Awesome Upgrade!
Supercharge Your Solar System with Battery Storage – An Awesome Upgrade!
Hey California Solar Family! We hope you're enjoying the sunshine powering your solar system. Did you experience a recent outage? Do you own a generator? Did it work, or did you have to rush to the gas station for fuel during a snowstorm? In this article, we'll explore the advantages of home battery storage systems for your solar system and discuss the basic differences between Tesla, Franklin, and Enphase batteries.
Why Battery Storage?
Backup Power: Battery storage provides a reliable backup power source during outages. Grid-tied solar systems must shut down during grid outages, leaving you powerless. Battery storage keeps your lights on and essential appliances running, even during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and winter outages.
Energy Independence: A battery backup system reduces your reliance on PG&E.
Financial Savings: Storing excess solar energy in your battery for use during peak hours when the sun isn't shining saves money on your electricity bill.
Net Energy Metering Benefits: Good news for our existing customers! If you're currently on the Net Energy Metering, adding a battery won't change your solar agreement with PG&E in any way!
Our Top Battery Storage Brands:
California Solar offers three leading battery storage brands for your home:
Franklin: Franklin batteries deliver exceptional performance and can be recharged by a generator—ideal for those with snow-covered solar panels during winter. They're compatible with all solar systems, come with a 12-year warranty, and use LFP (lithium ion phosphate) chemistry for added safety and longevity.
Tesla: Tesla's Powerwall is a popular choice for homeowners, featuring a sleek design and seamless integration with existing solar installations. They're compatible with all solar systems, have a 10-year warranty, but cannot be charged by a generator. They use Lithium-ion chemistry.
Enphase: The Enphase Encharge system boasts a modular design, allowing you to scale your storage capacity to fit your home's needs. Some generators can charge these batteries, which come with a 10-year warranty and use LFP chemistry. Enphase batteries are only compatible with Enphase inverters.
Conclusion:
Integrating battery storage into your existing solar system is an awesome upgrade, optimizing solar energy usage while providing backup power, financial savings, energy independence, and utility cost leveling. California Solar assists in choosing and expertly installing your Franklin, Tesla, or Enphase battery storage system. Contact us today to learn more about enhancing your solar system with battery storage and taking control of your energy future!