Did you know that from October 2023 to 2024, Halifax had 4,790 hours of daylight, sufficient for powering your home with solar panels? There is even a way to store the energy generated by the sun, and that is with a home battery storage system.
Home battery systems are energy storage solutions that allow you to store excess electricity generated by your solar panels for later use. This stored energy can power your home at night, during a power outage or, when the sun isn’t shining, ensuring you get the most out of your solar system.
The types of home battery systems in Canada are varied and can be tailored to different energy needs and budgets. Solar Ascent can install two types of battery banks in your home that will provide full electricity and heat: SolarEdge and Tesla Powerwall. We wrote a blog post about portable batteries if you’re looking for a lighter solution with a basic power backup to run the fridge, a modem, or charge your devices. But let’s talk about the full meal deal of a home battery system.
Say Goodbye to Power Outages
It could be a Nor’Easter coming this way, a hurricane coming up along the coast, or a bird on a wire; your home battery powered by the sun will provide resiliency without interruption during outages.
Nova Scotia Power reported that with Hurricane Fiona in 2022, the average restoration time was just over 100 hours or about four days. Over 50 percent of customers had their power restored within 48 hours of crews starting work.
Say Hello to Lower Energy Bills
As many people say, we can’t control our tax bill, but we can control our energy bill! Nova Scotia Power offers time-of-use rates, meaning the cost of electricity varies depending on the time of day.
A home battery system allows homeowners to store electricity during off-peak hours when rates are lower and use that stored energy during peak hours when rates are higher. This strategic energy use can significantly reduce monthly electricity costs, providing long-term financial savings.
Maximize Your Solar Power
Solar energy is one of the most abundant renewable resources out there. However, solar power generation is intermittent and dependent on when the sun is out. By storing the excess solar energy produced during the day in a battery, you can use it during the evening or on cloudy days, maximizing the potential of your solar panels.
Economical Charging
In Nova Scotia, time-of-use electricity rates vary based on the time of day. During the winter (November 1 to March 31), peak hours are 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekdays.
One of the perks of solar power is its ability to reduce strain on the electrical grid, especially during peak hours. For example, when energy demand is lower, you can schedule your EV to charge at night or run your dishwasher.
Future-Proof Your Home
Having a battery storage system can boost the resale value of your home, as it shows potential buyers that your property is future-proofed for energy independence and resilience.
Home Battery System Conclusion
Battery storage is more than just a backup power solution—it’s an investment in energy independence, financial savings, and environmental sustainability. Battery storage provides a practical solution to outages and rising energy costs. Contact us to discuss installing solar that is backed up with a home battery system.
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