Solar power systems often generate more electricity during peak daylight hours than is immediately required. Without battery storage, this excess energy goes unused or is fed back into the grid. Battery storage allows this surplus energy to be captured and stored for later use, thus maximizing the utilization of solar power. By storing energy during times of abundance, battery systems enable solar installations to become self-sufficient and independent from the grid.
Battery storage enables solar system owners to optimize their energy consumption based on time-of-use tariffs. During peak electricity demand periods when utility rates are high, stored solar energy can be used, reducing reliance on expensive grid power.
By discharging stored energy during expensive peak hours and recharging during off-peak periods when rates are lower, solar plus storage systems can lead to significant cost savings on electricity bills.
