Picture this, your entire home has an electrical shortage during a particularly angry storm season. You’ve been out of power for days, meaning you’ve lost all of the produce in your fridge, not only this but you’ve been unable to keep up with your show on Netflix. Sounds pretty miserable, right? Well, backup batteries are a great solution to your problems. But the next question is: are solar batteries worth it?
Firstly, how do solar batteries work?
Before we can properly dive into the logistics of the battery and its worth, we need to look at its function and how it runs. Solar batteries create energy from the solar panels on your roof, during the day when it’s sunny. This excess energy can be applied to multiple separate batteries, allowing you to do what you please. With such a great source of energy, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have an area in your home solely dedicated to backup batteries. It’s also worth noting that some electrical companies will offer to take any excess electricity off your hands that’s developed by your solar panels. This is a great opportunity to make some extra cash.