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From home to business owners, more and more U.S. residents are investing in solar power, and with the cost of the panels and installation decreasing as time goes by, thereu2019s no better time to get aboard the solar train, than now.
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Can I Power My Home with Solar Panels During a Blackout?
From home to business owners, more and more U.S. residents are investing in solar power, and with the cost of the panels and installation decreasing as time goes by, there’s no better time to get aboard the solar train, than now. Wondering exactly how you could benefit from a solar panel installation? Here are three of the main, and most compelling benefits: 1. Reducing your utility bills 2. Conserving fuel sources 3. Reducing your carbon footprint
One question on the minds of many home and business owners, however, is whether solar panels can be used effectively during a power outage, especially as more and more areas of the country are experiencing them for a variety of reasons. While the answer is ‘yes, solar panels can be used to power a home or business during an outage,’ this does depend upon whether you have a solar battery installed.
What is a solar battery and do you need one? During an unexpected power outage, a solar battery can be used to help you keep essential appliances functioning in the home or business. Sometimes referred to as ‘deep cycle batteries’, they store excess energy generated by solar panels, which can then be used to deliver a great amount of electricity. While generators can also power your home or business during a power outage, they depend heavily on harmful fossil fuels and can be noisy with specific upkeep requirements when compared to a solar battery. Solar panels rely entirely on renewable energy (the sun), and so having a solar system with battery backup is always going to be a cleaner and likely more reliable way to keep your home or business functioning when power lines are down.
Are power outages a real concern for Americans? Whether caused by wildfires, excessive summer heat, severe storms, high winds or when a power company shuts off the supply to work on broken lines, blackouts are an inconvenience most Americans could do without, and while their frequency may vary depending upon where exactly you live in the U.S., having a source of power during them is always going to be advantageous. What should you know about solar batteries? While a reputable solar panel provider should be able to give you the answers to all your questions about solar batteries, you still need to know what questions you should be asking in the first place, and here are just some of them:
Can a solar battery power multiple appliances, and if so, how many? How many hours of energy can I expect a solar battery to provide me with? How long can I expect my solar battery to last? What size are solar batteries? Where will the battery be installed in my home or business? ● ● ● ● ● So, the answer is that yes, you can power your home using solar panels during a power outage, but only with a battery backup system. To find out more about investing in a solar panel system and keeping your home or business functioning in the event of a blackout, speak to a local solar panel provider.
Proxima Solar Energy is a proud veteran owned organization founded by a group of partners, on the premise that everyone should have access to a clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar Energy is one of the best companies for solar energy in Dallas and believes that your path to a clean energy future should not be difficult or complicated, so we seek to bring you simplified solar solutions that will benefit today and help to ensure a brighter tomorrow. If you are looking for home solar panels in Dallas, look no further than Proxima Solar Energy. Get an instant ballpark solar estimate using satellites!
