Battery Backup Systems Can Protect America from Blackouts
While Puerto Rico might be over 1,600 miles from Long Island, it’s an interesting case study for battery backup systems. According to the latest data, 1 in 10 Puerto Rican homes are fitted with solar panels and a battery backup system. These installations protect locals from frequent outages and also help to provide capacity to an aging grid.
New York’s energy infrastructure is a lot more developed than Puerto Rico’s, but there are lessons to be learned from the island territory’s use of solar and battery energy storage systems.
How Can Battery Backup Benefit Long Island Homes?
Long Island’s grid is mostly reliable, but many homeowners experience frustrating blackouts during the Atlantic Hurricane Season and during periods of high demand. Even when outages aren’t grid-wide, they’re still a problem for hundreds and sometimes thousands of homeowners.
Battery backup systems are a dependable option to keep a home switched on, even when the grid is down.
The Benefits of Home Battery Backup Systems
Home battery systems store electricity either from solar panels or directly from the grid, giving the home backup power during a blackout or for on-demand consumption.
A home battery system can:
- Reduce a household’s reliance on the grid.
- Work with solar panels to store clean energy.
- Provide backup power during a grid outage.
Modern battery systems like the Tesla Powerwall and Generac PWRcell are highly configurable and can be connected to specific outlets, appliances, or the whole home.
Battery Backup Systems Make Solar Power More Efficient
Combining a battery energy storage solution with Long Island solar is an excellent way to maximize efficiency and improve long-term savings.
- Solar panels charge the battery system during the day.
- In the evenings, the battery system can power key appliances and outlets.
- This reduces demand on the grid and cost to the homeowner.
- Battery systems offset peak billing periods to significantly reduce the electric bill.
Home battery backup is also perfect for families that have solar and an electric vehicle. Charging an EV from a battery system in the evenings can significantly reduce the long-term cost of ownership.
How to Know if a Battery Energy Storage System is Right for Your Home
Learning if you need a battery backup system is as simple as starting with a free quote and consultation. Battery energy storage systems work best with solar panels.
Power Solutions is your Long Island solar and battery solutions installer. You can talk to us today for a free solar battery estimate and a detailed cost/benefit analysis. We will cover the financial and practical benefits of solar with battery backup, and predict your savings over time.
Making the switch to clean and renewable energy with a battery backup system could protect your home from outages and deliver the long-term savings that are much-needed in today’s economy.
