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Yet another additional component to the solar power system is the solar batteries. It allows you to store excess energy generated by the panels, which you can then use when the panels don’t generate enough energy. In the market, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the most popular choice for solar battery storage.

Using a battery storage system allows you to utilize a large amount of solar power generated. A battery management system prioritizes the solar energy from the panels to the load, and the battery modules are only charged when the excess solar power exceeds the demand. When there is high demand or during the night, discharging occurs, resulting in overall optimum utilization. Energy meters are major electronic devices that record solar production, load consumption, the battery’s state of charge (SOC), and power fed to the grid. The energy meter is also responsible for sending a signal to the inverter so that it can charge/discharge the battery, allowing you to maximize the use of your solar energy. With an energy meter, you can fully understand your solar production, as well as the exact source of consumption.

We should act smart right now by installing solar and battery systems to mitigate rising energy prices in Australia. Recent advances in battery technology have made them affordable for home and business owners, on-grid and off-grid, and have inspired us to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels. Ultimately, this reduces the peak demand from the grid at night, keeps the electricity bills low, and helps us stay self-sustained all year round. Battery installation offers benefits such as a backup source during blackouts, reducing costs by charging using free solar power, and escaping peak power consumption.

In addition, Raf Power will assist you in determining the best options whether to use ACcoupled storage, DC-coupled storage, or a hybrid inverter, giving us the option to plug in a battery later.