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What Are the Benefits of a Solar Energy Storage System
Energy availability and distribution remain critical concerns for businesses and residents around the globe. As the world looks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, leveraging solar energy seems like an obvious solution. As explained by the U.S. Department of Energy, “Storage helps solar contribute to the electricity supply even when the sun isn’t shining. It can also help smooth out variations in how solar energy flows on the grid. These variations are attributable to changes in the amount of sunlight that shines onto photovoltaic panels or concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) systems.” Unfortunately, solar energy generation and solar energy storage are not identical. It’s impractical to leverage the benefits of solar energy without an effective solar energy storage system. So let’s take a few looks at the true benefits of the solar energy storage system in this critical capacity.
Around-the-Clock Energy Access
The first benefit of solar energy storage is the simplest and easiest to understand. A solar energy storage system provides a way to access energy around-the-clock. Obviously, this energy was generated by photovoltaic cells or a CSP system, and that is what sets it apart from other energy storage systems. Furthermore, other energy storage means, such as using flywheels, are not necessarily designed or readily available for use in common commercial or residential applications, reserved most often for large-scale energy production facilities. This benefit further plays into the balancing of energy loads, expanding power generation when necessary, to reduce strain on existing grids. In a sense, a solar energy storage system can even become its own microgrid, disconnecting when power is available and reconnecting to supply other energy users when necessary. And by the same token, they connect into larger virtual power plants too.
Provides Energy Grid Resilience
The scalability and value of a decentralized energy storage system further promote the ideal of energy grid resilience. During times of extreme demand, such as major peaks during the hottest and coldest times of the year, outages may occur. But when the power returns, it creates a vacuum that dramatically increases strain and can cause energy grids to fail. Instead, a solar energy storage system alleviates the burden and provides a degree of resilience. As a result, energy and utility service providers can allocate resources more effectively and prevent further outages.
Zero-Carbon Energy Storage and Distribution
The lack of a carbon footprint is yet another opportunity to leverage solar energy storage systems to keep costs under control and to lessen the environmental impact. Since the energy stored is generated without causing pollution, it is a more economic and long-term strategy for energy production, and dissemination. However, it is important to realize that even storing energy within a battery will have an environmental cost in the form of using raw materials to create that battery. It is in that space where organizations must find a happy medium and be able to ensure that their batteries and equipment will live up to long-term expectations.
Solar Energy Storage Options Provide Peace of Mind for Sensitive Equipment
While the list of solar energy storage system options is extensive, there’s another major benefit. Using automated sensors that detect when the power goes out, solar energy storage systems serve as a backup power supply. That’s a vital advantage for all companies with high-priority energy needs. For instance, health facilities could rely on such systems to power critical equipment, including ventilators, medication pumps, and more. In other settings, such systems provide an uninterrupted power supply to process payments and help to minimize the damage or disruption caused by an outage.
Lower Your Carbon Footprint With a Solar Energy Storage System From Elevation
All entities, including both commercial and residential installations, can benefit from the use of a combined solar panel array and solar energy storage system. And by putting these two technologies together, it’s easier and faster to tap the limitless power of the sun day or night. Contact Elevation Energy Solutions to get started.
