Europe Gains Home Battery Backup – You Can Also Have it on Long Island
European energy company EcoFlow has announced a new home energy management system to provide uninterrupted power backup to family homes. Their new system, the Gateway EF-SG-001, might look familiar if you have ever considered a battery energy storage system on Long Island.
The system can provide mains power during outages with a 0ms switchover, so there’s no disruption during a grid outage. It’s similar to solar battery units from companies like Tesla and Generac, which have been available to Long Islanders for several years.
It’s great news for those on the other side of the Atlantic, and it’s also a reminder that if you want more energy security and independence, a whole-home backup system is one of the best ways to get it.
Whole-Home Battery Backup Works with Your Solar Panels
A battery energy storage system works with solar panels to ensure more flexibility and reliability.
- Solar panels power your home during the day.
- Excess energy charges a battery system.
- Excess beyond the battery system goes back to the grid, and you earn energy credits under a Net Metering agreement.
- You can deploy electricity stored in your solar battery during peak times to reduce your electricity bill more than you could with solar panels alone.
- If the grid goes down, your home is powered by your battery system, even at night.
Many homes benefit from solar panels and a solar battery system, especially if you live in an area prone to grid outages during storms.
How Do You Save Money with a Long Island Solar Battery?
You save money with a solar battery by balancing when and how much energy you take from the grid.
Without solar panels, your primary savings will come from exporting energy to the grid. During the day, solar will power your home, then all the excess will go to the grid and spin your electric meter in reverse. This helps to cover the energy you consume when the sun goes down. This can generate impressive savings and is perfect for many families.
A solar battery improves the savings you enjoy with solar panels:
- You can store and deploy electricity even when your solar panels have shut down for the day. This is particularly useful considering Long Island’s Time of Use electricity rates, which increase between 3 PM and 7 PM.
- If you have an electric vehicle that you charge in the evenings, charging it from a solar battery is more efficient and affordable than charging it from the grid.
A battery energy storage system gives you a buffer so that you can consume electricity that you generate at no cost, rather than getting it from the grid. Even with the additional cost of a battery system, you can save more over time.
Every family has different needs, so it’s important to start with a detailed consultation and cost/benefit analysis. Power Solutions is a highly-rated Long Island solar installer. You can talk to us for an energy savings evaluation to find out if a solar battery is suited to your needs.
The Best Solar Battery Installer Near You on Long Island
Whether you already have solar or want to start from the ground up, Power Solutions can integrate reliable battery solutions using technologies from Generac, Panasonic, Tesla, and others. From emergency backup to daily load balancing, a solar battery installation can save you money and give you more energy independence. We use advanced modeling calculations to help determine your energy needs and predict savings.
Start with a free home solar and battery estimate today, and enjoy our data-driven approach to providing better home energy solutions.
