As summer heat waves become more frequent and intense, Arizonans find themselves weary of the blackouts, brownouts, and rising energy bills due to high cooling loads or time-of-use rates. Many homeowners throughout Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima Counties have looked to solar to relieve the burn of summer heat waves, but a greater understanding of how solar PV systems work reveals that solar PV panels also require solar battery storage to effectively keep your power on during Arizona’s worst heat waves.
The Most Common Misunderstanding About Solar Systems
While solar panels are an excellent way to harness Arizona’s abundant renewable resource of sunshine, part of Solar 101 is understanding that they alone are not enough to ensure your lights stay on during an outage. Traditional solar panel systems are connected to the grid and must shut down during a blackout to prevent what is called “backfeeding”, which can be dangerous for utility workers who are in the field trying to repair grid equipment. This means that even if your solar panels are getting sunlight, without a battery storage system, that renewable electricity will go to waste during an outage.
How Solar Battery Storage Works
Our solar battery products are added to systems of solar panels and inverters, and store excess energy produced by your solar panels during the day for use at night. Here’s how it works:
Your solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into electricity.
During the day, your home uses the electricity generated by the solar panels.
Any excess electricity not used by your home is stored in the battery system.
When solar panels stop generating electricity in the evening, stored energy in the battery is used to power your home.
A properly sized solar PV and battery storage system allows your home to operate in island mode. This means your home can generate and use its own electricity, independent of the grid, even on days of highest energy usage and lowest sunlight. This also cuts your tie to the electricity grid, protecting you from future energy hikes and outages. Battery storage systems come with many benefits, including:
Reliable, continuous home electricity
No more electricity bill
Energy independence
Reduced environmental impact
Why Choose Energy Solution Providers?
With over 22 years of experience in the solar industry and over 1,400+ installations, Energy Solution Providers has the local expertise and track record to design and install high-performance solar PV and battery storage systems throughout Arizona. Our team understands the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Arizona’s climate and energy landscape. Here’s what sets us apart:
Customized Solutions: We tailor each solar and battery storage system to meet the specific needs of your home and energy usage patterns.
Quality Products: We use only the highest quality solar panels and batteries to ensure long-term performance and reliability.
Expert Installation: Our experienced technicians ensure that your system is installed correctly and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations.
Ongoing Support: We provide comprehensive maintenance and support services to keep your system running smoothly.
Energy Solution Providers has successfully installed numerous off-grid battery storage systems across Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima Counties. Our happy customers can attest to the reliability and efficiency of their solar and battery storage systems, especially during the hottest months of the year.
Take the Next Step Towards Energy Independence
Don’t let summer heat waves and rising energy costs disrupt your comfort and peace of mind. Invest in a solar and battery storage system from Energy Solution Providers and enjoy the benefits of reliable, renewable energy. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you achieve energy independence.