Solar Battery Services For San Diego Homeowners
If you are looking for more information regarding home solar batteries, Solar Negotiators is dedicated to ensuring that you are well informed about the changes in the industry regarding NEM 3.0, and what that means for solar and home solar battery systems moving forward.
Use The Energy That Your Solar Panels Produce
Solar batteries will allow San Diego homeowners to store their solar energy for later use. It’s important to use as much of the solar energy you produce to offset energy costs.
Our solar experts can help guide you on how to maximize your solar efficiency and energy cost savings upon battery installation. We are a local San Diego solar company with over a decade of business experience and residents trust our solar expertise the most.
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Solar battery installation involves a lot of careful planning and information gathering from our solar team. We collaborate closely with you to choose the perfect number of batteries and battery size, ensuring they meet your home’s energy requirements as well as your energy goals.
We’ll provide the proper solar knowledge and pick a solar system and battery storage system that matches with your needs.
With a solar battery add-on, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of storing the energy that your solar panels produce. For those who already have an existing solar panel system, and want the benefits of a battery, we can add one for you.
It’s important to ask your solar consultant if adding new batteries will affect your NEM 2.0 status. This affects all San Diego residents. Anyone outside of California will not be affected. Although laws are subject to change, your solar battery installer should be up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations.
Solar battery quotes will depend on many different factors including your address, current power usage, size of home, and your energy goals. Most homeowners will benefit from a medium-sized solar battery at 6.9 kW solar system size.
By choosing our solar battery installation service, you can enjoy the benefits of clean and renewable energy, while also saving money on your energy bills.
Why Get Solar Batteries In San Diego?
There’s a reason why solar batteries are becoming a popular choice in California. Under California’s new net-metering rules (NEM 3.0), 100% solar production exports no longer help the homeowner achieve substantial energy savings. Export rates have been reduced by 70%, meaning just having solar panels will not be enough for homeowners. San Diego typically has great weather, and high levels of sun energy and is a prime area to produce and use solar energy.
Solar batteries allow homeowners to store solar produced energy and access that energy when it is best to do so. With a solar battery, you’ll be able to offset your electricity costs even when you aren’t producing electricity.
You won’t have to fully rely on electric companies all the time and can be self-sufficient on your own energy storage depending on your energy consumption, quantity of batteries, and what size solar battery system you get.
Solar batteries allow homeowners to store solar produced energy and access that energy when it is best to do so. With a solar battery, you’ll be able to offset your electricity costs when its peak demand for electricity.
You won’t have to fully rely on electric companies all the time and can self-sufficient on your own energy storage depending on your energy consumption, quantity of batteries, and what size solar battery systems you get.
Sonnen
The sonnenCore+ is a smart energy storage system that comes in 10 kWh and 20 kWh options. It is designed to manage home energy usage efficiently, store excess solar power for use at night, and provide reliable emergency backup power during grid outages. Sonnen brings intelligent energy management software generally seen as the smart battery of the future. Solar Negotiators is an exclusive partner with Sonnen and batteries are only obtainable through select partners.
Enphase
The Enphase IQ Batteries are designed with a NEMA 3R rating, ensuring they can withstand harsh weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Additionally, they are the first micro inverter-based storage system to meet the performance criteria of the UL 9540 — a test for thermal runaway fire propagation protection in residential indoor wall-mounted systems.
Enphase
The Enphase IQ Batteries are designed with a NEMA 3R rating, ensuring they can withstand harsh weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Additionally, they are the first micro inverter-based storage system to meet the performance criteria of the UL 9540 — a test for thermal runaway fire propagation protection in residential indoor wall-mounted systems.
SolarEdge
The combination of power optimizers and the SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter delivers high efficiency, resulting in more power generation and increased savings. This battery provides up to 30% more power than other batteries, allowing for the backup of more switches, sockets, and heavy appliances during a power outage.
QCELL
solution, you can enjoy flexible storage capacity ranging from 10 kWh to 20 kWh. Its modular design ensures effortless and swift installation. Should a grid outage occur, the system can utilize the full power rating of the inverter to back up your selected home loads completely.
QCell
With the Q.HOME CORE H3S/H7S energy storage solution, you can enjoy flexible storage capacity ranging from 10 kWh to 20 kWh. Its modular design ensures effortless and swift installation. Should a grid outage occur, the system can utilize the full power rating of the inverter to back up your selected home loads completely.
SimpliPhi
SimpliPhi Power presents AccESS™, a seamlessly integrated and pre-programmed energy storage and management solution. Utilizing PHI 3.8-M™ batteries and the reliable Sol-Ark inverter, this system offers a total capacity of 15.2-19 kWh. Enjoy uninterrupted power supply and reduced utility bills, providing homeowners with the ultimate peace of mind.
How long will a solar battery last, and what is its lifespan?
A solar battery should last anywhere from 10 years to 25 years. Most home solar batteries sold today are made from lithium-ion. This type of battery is excellent for storing energy and delivering more power to the home than other options on the market.
Most manufacturer warranties on solar batteries start at 10 years. That is a considerable length of time for you to be able to capitalize on saving on energy costs.
How much does a solar battery cost, and is it worth the investment?
The cost of a solar battery will vary depending on the size, type, capacity, brand, and quantity of batteries you are planning to get. Typical batteries can cost anywhere between $8,000 to $20,000. Our battery programs are specific to the homeowner’s energy needs and their goals, so prices will vary.
A solar battery can help you save money on your electricity bill by allowing you to store excess solar energy and draw power from it during a time of day when electricity rates are higher. A solar battery can also provide backup power in the event of a power outage.
By assessing a solar batteries’ worth from an investment standpoint, you’d need to factor in many different things. Our sales team will start by asking what your goal is with purchasing a battery storage system. When discussing battery backup options, energy savings, and reliable power during blackouts are usually top of mind for homeowners. Another consideration when combining storage with solar power is calculating the annual energy consumption offset.
Can a solar battery power my entire home, or just certain appliances?
In general, a solar battery can be used to power your entire home, but it may not be able to do so for an extended period of time, especially if you have high energy needs. We do offer power plan packages to homeowners who’d like to sustain sufficiently off the power grid, but that typically comes at higher costs to homeowners who are looking for an extra peace of mind at home.
A solar battery’s capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and the amount of energy it can provide will depend on the battery’s size and the amount of sunlight available to recharge it. If you have a large solar battery and a low energy usage, it’s possible that the battery could power your entire home.
The most common appliances that can operate on standard solar batteries will be your essentials such as refrigerators, internet modem, garage door, lights. They all fall under the basic battery protective loads.
Do I need to have solar panels installed to use a solar battery?
No, you do not necessarily need to have solar panels installed to use a battery storage system. However, solar panels are the most common way to charge a solar battery with renewable energy.
A solar battery then stores the excess electricity generated by the solar panels and converts it back into alternating current (AC) electricity when needed. This allows you to use the stored solar energy during times when the sun is not shining or when electricity rates are higher.
How do I choose the right size and capacity for my solar battery?
Choosing the right size and capacity for a solar battery depends on several factors: Energy usage habits, the size of your home, and the amount of sunlight available in your area. Here are some steps you can take to determine the right size and capacity for your solar battery:
- Determine your energy needs: Look at your electricity bills over the past year and determine your average daily energy usage. This will give you an idea of how much energy your solar battery will need to store.
- Consider your energy goals: Do you want to use your solar battery as a way to save money on your energy costs,, or do you want it to power your entire home during an outage? Your energy goals will help determine the size and capacity of your solar battery.
- Calculate your battery capacity: Our solar experts can help calculate the battery capacity you need in kilowatt-hours by asking about your energy goals and factoring in your current annual electricity consumption.
- Consider the battery’s discharge rate: The discharge rate refers to the amount of energy a battery can provide at any given time. If you have high energy needs, you may need a battery with a high discharge rate to ensure that it can power all of your appliances.
What maintenance is required for a solar battery, and how often?
Just like any piece of equipment, regular upkeep is necessary to maintain optimal performance. Our technicians help keep the battery terminals clean by wiping the area of dirty and dust buildup, which can interfere with the unit’s performance.
Our team of monitors will regularly check on your battery’s performance to identify any signs of degradation or malfunction. This includes checking the voltage and the battery’s overall health.
With our exclusive Know True-Up software, you’ll be able to stay up to date as you get to see your own solar battery energy performance and you’ll be notified if your energy storage and usage levels are lower than what it should be. Another option for you, is to ensure your solar panels get properly maintained and cleaned regularly, so you can be sure that your solar is working most efficiently.
Solar Negotiators has been the expert solar contractor for 15+ years, and has helped thousands of clients switch to solar for energy savings. Our goal is to provide clients with the information they need to make a long-term investment. The biggest value that we add is our experience and knowledge that we share with clients.
If you have any questions about solar being the right investment for you in San Diego, please contact us today!
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