As Part 1 of this series explained, adding solar batteries to your photovoltaic (PV) panels allows you to boost your monthly utility savings substantially. And for many homeowners in Florida, increased savings is reason enough to invest in solar storage technology – whether this means installing batteries with a new PV system or retrofitting them to an existing solar installation.

But there are a few additional reasons why coupling solar and storage might make sense for your home.

1. Higher Carbon Offsets

Solar storage doesn’t simply deliver financial savings – it also increases your environmental savings as well. This is because on-site batteries provide a nighttime reservoir for the daytime electricity your solar panels produce. As a result, you don’t need as much utility electricity (generated from dirty fossil fuel) to power your home at night.

2. Increased Energy Security

Solar batteries can provide you with continue, uninterrupted power – even during grid outages. And as severe weather events (like Hurricane Ian) become more frequent, homeowners are increasingly turning to solar storage technology for increased resiliency and peace of mind.

3. Freedom from the Utility

With enough PV panels and solar storage capacity, it’s possible to unplug from the grid completely. You don’t simply benefit from lower bills. The electricity statements stop arriving altogether.

A Word of Warning When Installing Solar Batteries

Utility bill savings, carbon offsets, energy security, and peace of mind are all powerful motivators. But these benefits don’t emerge automatically. Battery technology only delivers on these promises when using high quality components installed by expert technicians. When done incorrectly, in fact, adding on-site storage to a new or existing PV installation can actually eat into your savings and leave you worse off.

This explains why:

• All 15 Lightyear installers undergo rigorous training in solar battery installation, maintenance, and servicing.

• We only install high performance battery solutions from Enphase, Tesla, SolarEdege, and Generac Powercell.

This level of attention is part of our commitment to helping you extract the most value from your clean energy investment.

Ready to Add Solar Battery Storage to Your Home?

If you want to save more money, reduce your impact on the environment, and prepare for an increasingly uncertain future, coupling solar with battery storage may be the perfect option for your home.

To discover how we can help you unlock these benefits, request a free solar quote from us today.