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10 Benefits of Solar Battery Backup for your home in Wollongong

October 06, 20225 min read

Introduction:

If you’re thinking of installing solar power battery storage on your home, you’re in good company.  As a result of the current Australian energy crisis, one in five solar panel installations now include a solar power battery bank. Many Australians are now seeing battery storage as a necessary form of insurance against unpredictable, expensive grid energy.

8 Reasons

Here are the top ten benefits of solar power battery backup for your home:

  1. Blackout protection

  2. Greater energy security

  3. Reduced reliance on the grid

  4. Protection from escalating energy prices

  5. Lower power bills

  6. Ready to go all-electric

  7. Ready for home EV-charging

  8. Quiet backup power

  9. Reduced carbon footprint

  10. Income earning potential

1. Blackout protection

The Australian energy crisis has shown how vulnerable our homes are to grid outages. But with the right solar power battery backup, you can power your home for days from your solar panels and battery system without a connection to the grid.  Not all battery systems provide this functionality so it’s important to check that the solar power battery bank you want has this feature.

2. Greater energy security

The Russia-Ukraine war and the knock-on impact on global energy prices has shown how vulnerable we are to shock waves in other parts of the world. But with a solar power battery storage system, your exposure to external impacts is reduced, providing you with greater energy security – not to mention big hip pocket savings.

3. Reduced reliance on the grid

The Australian electricity grid is ageing and in need of a massive overhaul.  Because of this, the quality of grid power can be variable which can cause damage to electrical appliances in your home. By having a solar power battery bank, you have greater protection from poor quality grid power which means your appliances will last longer, saving you money and hassle.

4. Protection from escalating energy prices

From July 1, electricity prices have risen by up to 20 per cent on the Australian east coast. Smaller retailers have closed, and others have doubled their prices to maintain margins as wholesale electricity prices skyrocket. It’s an extraordinary time for the Australian electricity market. And, according to experts, one thing is certain – more electricity price hikes are on the way.

It’s a grim outlook.  But that’s where solar power battery backup comes in.  With a solar power battery bank, you make the most of your homegrown solar energy.  Instead of sending your surplus solar electricity to the grid (for a measly feed-in tariff), you store it and use it when the sun’s not shining.  That means less expensive grid electricity used in your home and bigger bill savings, which leads us onto the next point…

5. Lower power bills

The right solar power battery storage system will significantly reduce your power bills.  When teamed with the right solar panel system, you should be able to get close to near-zero electricity bills for much of the year.  It’s all about getting the best advice and the right solar technology for your home.  Talk to us if bill elimination is on your wishlist!

6. Ready to go all-electric

The writing is on the wall for the use of gas in our homes.  For example, the Victorian Government has recently published a Gas Substitution Roadmap which describes how Victorian households will be supported to move off gas and onto energy-efficient electrical appliances. Gas is major source of carbon emissions but, in Victoria, most homes still use gas for heating and hot water.  However, according to the state government, this will change.  Prepping your home now by adding solar and battery backup means you’ll have the fundamentals in place for making your home fully electric.

7. Ready for home EV-charging

The federal government has stated in their climate and energy policy that nine out of ten new car sales in Australia will be electric by 2030. Chances are that you’ll be weighing up the pros and cons of an electric vehicle, or EV, for your next car purchase (or the one after that).  Get the right solar battery set-up now and you’ll be ready for free home EV charging when the time comes.

8. Quiet backup power

Unlike generators, a solar power battery bank doesn’t create noise pollution that will keep you awake at night and annoy your neighbours.  And unlike generators, solar power battery backup doesn’t require maintenance or fuel to operate.  It’s a set-and-forget system so you can sit back and enjoy hassle-free power, no matter what.

9. Reduced carbon footprint

One of the best ways to reduce your household’s carbon footprint is to install solar power battery storage.  With solar power battery backup, you minimize the use of dirty grid electricity in your home.  And with 70 per cent of the grid still powered from coal and gas, that’s got to be a good thing!

10. Income earning potential

Virtual Power Plants, or VPPs, connect thousands of household solar power battery storage systems to provide on-demand electricity to support the grid. Home battery owners are incentivized to join a VPP with a battery discount, bill credits or a combination of the two.  We advise that you talk to us before joining a VPP as some will use your battery more than others which can shorten the battery’s lifespan.

Get in touch

Now is a great time to install solar power battery storage on your home.  Get in touch with the battery consultants at SolarRun and you’ll get expert advice and the best solar power battery for your home.  And don’t forget to ask us about the battery rebates you may be eligible for – there are government battery rebates in some states which can help reduce the upfront cost of installation.


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