Solar Battery Storage - How It Works and Why You Need It

How does it work? Solar power is used to charge the batteries during the day. Battery power is then used at night when the solar system is no longer generating power or during blackouts, if the system has back-up capability. At RK Solar, we offer battery ready ready systems and battery storage systems.

Benefits of solar battery storage

1. You save money on your power bills by increasing the proportion of self-use electricity generated by your solar system from an average of 30% to more than 70%.

2. You control even more of your power bill and increase your energy independence.

3. With some batteries, you have extra backup for essential systems at home.

Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?

Yes. AC solar batteries like the sonnenBatterie eco and the Enphase AC Battery can be added to any solar PV system.

What solar battery is right for me?

There are a number of factors to take into account. This includes existing solar, existing inverter, energy consumption, your budget, and the level you want to be independent from the grid. The right size solar system will achieve quality year-round performance from your battery and maximise your return on investment. One of our skilled consultants can do an energy assessment and help you through this process. If you are planning on getting a grid-connected solar battery system, there are two types of systems we install: battery ready solar systems, which make solar battery systems simple and cost-effective to install in the future, and solar battery systems, either as part of a whole new system or a retrofit of your current solar system.

Battery Ready Solar Systems

Battery Ready Solar Systems, also know as ‘expandable solar systems’ make it easy to add battery storage to a grid connected solar system – either at time of installation or later.

Solar Battery Systems

Solar power is used to charge the batteries during the daytime generating period, and then the batteries are used at night when the solar system has turned off. It is also useful during a brownout or blackout.

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