3 Things to Know When Looking for Home Battery Storage System

Home battery storage systems have skyrocketed in popularity during the past few years for many different reasons. The first majority is that more and more people are recognizing that the utility is not always reliable and energy storage system provides energy independence.

Household energy storage system(ESS) can be charged by either electricity from the mains or solar power. Generally grid charging will provide backup power for 10 to 20 hours, depending on usage and the size of the appliances. When coupled with a solar panel system, the battery can recharge for as long as you need it until the grid kicks back on.

Recent events and climate change have spurred demand even further for these systems. In places where utilities have instituted public safety shutoffs, planned outages have become more frequent during fire season.

What to look for home battery storage systems

• Parallel Expansion

A single battery may not be able to power your whole home, so you’ll need to prioritize what is essential, such as lights, outlets, air conditioning, the sump pump, and so on. But if you want to run everything in your house, some systems allow you to stack or piggyback more than one unit to achieve the level of backup you need.

• AC vs. DC Coupled Systems

Batteries and solar panels store energy as direct current. Connecting DC-coupled systems to solar results in less power loss. The grid and your home run on alternating current. AC systems are slightly less efficient but more flexible and easier to install, especially if you already have solar. Typically, the manufacturer can guide you through what will work best in your home, but DC typically is used for new solar installations and AC for use with existing solar systems.

• Load Start Capability

Some appliances, such as central air conditioning or sump pumps, require more power to start up than once they are running. Make sure the system can accommodate your home’s specific appliance needs.

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Dimension: 550mm(W)*303mm(D)*883mm(H)

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