Should you add solar batteries to your solar panel system?
As we continue as a planet to consume fossil fuel for energy, the future is headed towards using solar power as the new and renewable energy source that can power our lives with little to no waste. Installation of solar panels on your house is a great investment. The solar panels pay for themselves in no time in all of the money you will save on your energy bills every month. Once you have decided to go ahead and install your solar panels, you must consider whether or not to purchase some extra solar batteries. If you are wondering whether these solar batteries will benefit your system, the short answer is yes. Continue reading to learn more about how solar batteries can benefit your home solar system.
Solar Batteries: What Are They?
Solar batteries store the power your solar panels harness from the sun for later and long-term usage. This means if your solar batteries are full, you can still power your house in the event of a power outage. Traditional lead-acid batteries work for home solar systems, but they are big, bulky, and short lived. They need to be replaced every few years. There are new lithium-based solar batteries on the market that are smaller, lighter, simpler, and last longer than older designs. There are a wide variety of options out there for you to consider, so make sure you do your research before you go purchasing your new solar batteries.
Run Power Off the Grid
If you live a far distance from the nearest cities or even if you live in the suburbs, having grid power run to your house can be expensive. These costs can really add up when you consider trench digging services or other electrical services that may be required while you reside in the home. If you are interested in running your house with power off the grid, then solar batteries are definitely a good investment.
Let’s break down an example. The average home in the United States uses about 30 kWh of electricity every day. The solar system, plus batteries can cost about $55,000, but that is before any governmental tax cuts or credits are added. Plus, your batteries, if you go with new lithium ones, will last you for at least 10 years. With a solar system for your home, you can save up to 30 percent of the costs of electricity off of your income tax bill, which could bring the final costs down to between $31,500 and $38,000. Make sure you do your research and get all of the government benefits that are owed to you in your state that come with using solar power for your home.
Contact JC Solar Today!
If you have any solar needs in Maryland, contact JC Solar, LLC. at 443-204-6551 or by email at eric@jcsolarroofing.com. Our solar powered products will help make your life easy, environmentally safe, and cost efficient! We’re conveniently located in Marriottsville, Maryland and proudly serve all of Maryland as well as Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Arizona. Contact us today!
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