Solar battery storage systems, such as those provided by Solares Energies, work by storing the excess electricity or energy generated, by your solar panels. The stored energy is converted from DC electricity (direct current) generated by your solar panels to AC electricity (alternating current) for use in your home. If your solar panels produce more electricity than you use during the day, that excess energy is stored in the battery. This means that instead of sending this excess power back to the grid, you can store it and use it later when your solar panels aren’t producing electricity, such as during the night or on cloudy days.
The process of energy transfer and storage in dc battery systems is managed by a smart inverter, which regulates the flow of electricity. It will direct surplus solar energy to the battery and ensure that the battery discharges power when needed. A solar battery storage system is typically paired with a solar panel system but can also function with other renewable energy generation systems.
Battery Capacities
The capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). 1kWh is 1000 Watts used for 1 hour. So, in theory, a 1kWh battery would run 20 LED bulbs for around 9 hours, or a typical modern fridge for around 6 hours of continuous running.
Many battery systems have a fixed energy storage system capacity starting at around 2kWh to 14kWh but some systems allow you to add capacity by building extra battery modules onto the system to increase the energy storage.