Solar Battery Backup System

A SOLAR BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM KEEPS THE POWER ON WHEN THE GRID GOES DOWN

The Rising Need for Reliable Backup Power

In recent years, the increase in severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and fires, coupled with an aging utility grid not built to withstand high demand, has heightened concerns about power reliability. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reports that the U.S. experiences more significant blackouts than any other developed nation, with both frequency and duration on the rise. This reality has shifted the way we think about our energy needs, especially in blackout-prone areas like South Florida.

How does a Harrimans Solar Battery System work?

Understanding Solar Battery Backup Systems

A solar battery backup system is an effective solution for maintaining power during outages. Here's how it works:

  • Energy Production: A photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system generates power during the day, with excess energy often sold back to the grid.

  • Automatic Switching: During an outage, the system automatically switches to battery power, ensuring essential appliances like lights and refrigerators continue running.

  • Seamless Transition: Once grid power returns, the system seamlessly switches back, minimizing any inconvenience.

Why Opt for a Solar Battery Backup?

  • Reliable Power Supply: Provides power during outages, at night, or on cloudy days when solar generation is reduced.

  • Financial Benefits: With net metering, excess power generated can be sold back to the grid, offsetting electricity costs.

  • Increased Safety and Comfort: Ensures continuous operation of critical home systems during emergencies.

Benefits of Solar Battery Backups

  • Extended Energy Independence: Allows for extended off-grid living, providing a consistent power supply regardless of external conditions.

  • Cost-Effective Energy Storage: Stores excess power for use during peak times when electricity rates are higher.

  • Environmental Impact: Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, supporting a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

  • Increased Property Value: Homes equipped with solar energy systems often enjoy higher resale values.

Ideal for Off-Grid Living

For those living off the grid, a solar battery backup system isn't just a convenience—it's a necessity. Solar battery systems provide a dependable power source throughout the year, adaptable for both individual homes and larger communities.

Automatic Switching: Set It and Forget It

The integration of automatic switching means homeowners and business owners don’t have to manually change power sources during an outage. This hassle-free feature adds a layer of comfort and ease, ensuring your energy needs are met without interruption.

Net Metering: A Smart Economic Choice

Net metering can significantly reduce your electricity bill by crediting you for the surplus energy your system sends back to the grid. This arrangement makes solar batteries an economically sensible choice, even for those with access to grid power.

Case Study: A Solar Pioneer

Harrimans recently equipped the first solar-powered fly-in bed and breakfast in Sarasota with:

  • Solar Array: 62 photovoltaic panels producing 22Kw.

  • Energy Storage: Two state-of-the-art LG lithium-ion batteries.

  • Continuous Power: Seamless backup power ensures no interruptions, even in rural blackout-prone areas.

  • Yes you can zero out your utility bill, however you will still receive a small customer/service charge from your utility company each month. At the end of 12 months your utility bill will be trued up (reconciled). Your utility company evaluates the amount of power that you produced versus the amount of power that you used and you will make a payment if your solar system produced less power than you used or you receive a refund if your solar system produced more power than you used. This is all part of a Net Metering Agreement (NEM) with the utility company. This agreement is executed between you and your utility company prior to activation of your new PV solar power system.

  • A 30% Federal Tax Credit is available for the purchase of a new PV Solar power system. You must pay taxes to take advantage of a federal tax credit.

  • PACE is an innovative way to finance solar electric systems in which your monthly payment is condensed into one yearly payment and is added in with your property tax yearly bill. To qualify you have to have equity in your home. It doesn't take into account your credit rating so people who have bad credit can still qualify as long as they have enough equity built up in the house.

  • In most cases, the answer is yes. Your new solar panels will produce power during the day but not at night so you will still be dependent upon your local utility to provide power during those times when your solar system is not producing enough power to offset your usage. Learn more about how battery storage can effect your options for being tied to the grid or off grid.

  • Due to safety regulations, the inverter(s) shut down automatically during a blackout. When power is restored to the grid, your system automatically resumes operation. Although, some systems can be equipped with a battery backup system which can power your home in the event of a power outage.

  • Your solar system is working very hard during daylight to produce electricity. When your system is not generating energy, the excess of power that was created during the day offsets the electricity used at night. The result is a lower electricity bill and a happier you.

  • All Solar Electric systems come with free lifetime monitoring so you'll always be able to login and see exactly how much energy you're producing! Take a Look

Frequently Asked Questions About Solar

With most systems backed by 25-year power performance guarantees, and state and federal incentives providing substantial financial savings, there's never been a better time to go solar and zero out your electric bill!

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