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Power Your FL Home With Solar Batteries
Florida homeowners looking for complete energy independence through an off-grid solar system need reliable batteries for solar panels to keep their homes powered at night or during a blackout. When you are ready to make the switch, we’re ready to make it easy.
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Why Get Solar Panel Batteries In Florida?
Even though solar panels cannot produce power at night, they often create more power than a home needs during the day. For homeowners that remain connected to the energy grid, this power is sent back for others to use. For homeowners who want to disconnect from the main grid, this power can be stored in solar batteries for later use. This type of system is ideal for people who:
- Want complete energy independence
- Need their home to have power during a blackout
- Want to power home with 100% renewable power
- Live in rural or isolated areas
Are Home Solar Panel Batteries Worth It?
It’s important for homeowners to weigh the pros and cons of an off-grid solar system as they may not make financial sense for most Florida homeowners.
Solar panel batteries are expensive and more homes will need two or more. In addition to a high price tag, installing solar batteries will require additional solar panels to keep them full. This can easily double or triple the costs of a residential solar project.
Solar batteries are often not cost-effective and can significantly reduce the return on investment of any project. This is because in Florida, energy costs remain the same throughout the day and night. If energy costs fluctuate during peak hours, storing solar power for later use would make more financial sense.
Homeowners with solar batteries must be aware of energy use, especially on cloudy days when energy production can drop 10-20%. If solar batteries are depleted in an off-grid solar system, the home will be unable to draw power from the energy grid.
In addition, some power is often lost in the transition process when excess power is sent to the battery and again when it is drawn out for use. This can make home energy systems with a battery less efficient than those that remain connected to the grid.
Solar panel batteries do not have the same lifespan as solar panels and may need to be replaced after 10-12 years. In addition, solar batteries require regular maintenance to ensure they are working properly. Proper maintenance can be both costly and time-consuming.
What Does A Solar Panel Battery Cost?
A single solar battery can cost anywhere from $12,000 to $15,000 and largely depends on the type of battery and solar panel connection. Traditional lead-acid batteries have been used for years but are being phased out by lithium-ion technology. Lithium-ion batteries can be double the price of other storage options but do have longer lifespans, are smaller, and are more efficient.
Is A Solar Battery Right For Your Home?
Not sure if getting solar batteries is right for you? Ask these questions to find out if solar storage is right for your home:
- Are you worried about the return on investment for your solar project?
- Do you need backup power in the event of an outage or for long periods of time?
- Are you prepared to perform regular solar battery maintenance?
- Does replacing solar batteries every so often make financial sense?
- Are you prepared for extra costs to dispose of old batteries?
- Where will the battery be located in your home, and does that area provide the proper temperature for the battery to work?
If you are unsure if solar batteries are the best option for your home or are interested in other solar connection types, access our free homeowner’s guide to learn more!
How Many Solar Batteries Are Needed To Power A House?
The average-sized off-grid solar system in Florida will require 8-12 solar batteries to power a house. For homes that remain connected to the grid, one battery is usually needed to keep power during a brief outage.
Solar batteries and home energy storage options come in various sizes and configurations. To find out the best option for your home, contact us for a free solar quote. We will analyze your home’s energy use and determine how many solar panels and batteries your home needs.
Our Service Areas
We provide solar batteries and installation services to St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Yulee, and everywhere in between! Visit our locations page to learn more, see recent solar installations, and read real case studies from actual customers on how much they’ve saved with home solar panels.
Meet Our Team Of Solar Experts
When considering adding solar panels or batteries to your home, you need a local company that offers personalized services to meet the needs of your specific home – not a cookie-cutter approach. At Raze Solar, we can give you exactly that. From design to installation, you can expect to be working with trustworthy people with a passion for solar power.
Solar Panel Battery FAQs
How long a solar panel battery lasts depends on the type of battery used and the manufacturer. Traditional lead acid solar batteries can last 5-10 years, while lithium-ion batteries can last over 7-15 on average.
Solar batteries are not required when switching to solar power in Florida. Most homeowners choose to forgo solar batteries and remain connected to the energy grid to save on project costs.
In our experience, the Tesla Powerwall rarely works as intended and is extremely hard to source locally. Due to the added stress on homeowners from the problems these batteries cause, we do not offer them as an option.
Solar batteries and backup generators both provide power to your home in the event of an outage, but how they do it is very different. Solar batteries store excess power generated from solar panels. Backup generators sit outside the home, are powered by fuel, and are turned on when the sensors detect an outage.
There are some inherent risks with solar batteries, like overheating, leaking, etc. These issues are less likely to happen with proper system maintenance.