All You Need to Know About Solar Batteries & Inverters
If you’re looking into installing solar panels you will have heard of inverters, optimisers, smart meters and solar panels with battery storage. It can be a little difficult to understand what these components are, why you need them, and which type and size you need. Logic Solar is here to break it down for you.
Why You Want a Battery
There are a handful of reasons why you may want to attach batteries to your solar system. The main two reasons are to store energy for use at night and Time of Use (ToU) tariffs (also known as Peak usage).
Firstly, a battery allows you to store energy to use when the sun goes down. You’ll pay less because you will be importing less energy from the grid.
The second reason is Time of Use (ToU) tariffs. Without a battery, you’ll get charged a higher rate by your energy provider during peak usage times and end up with a higher energy bill as a result. Energy providers may charge up to five times more to use energy during peak periods than what they credit you for exported solar energy.
With the rising cost of energy, and future uncertainty around climate change, installing a battery now will allow you to “future proof” your home or business in an environmentally responsible way, by harnessing renewable energy.
What Does a Solar Inverter Do?
Inverters, such as our recommended Fronius solar inverters, convert the direct current (DC) energy generated by your panels into alternating current (AC) electricity used by your home.
Your system can’t make use of the energy generated from solar panels or stored in batteries without an inverter. So, the best inverter to use for those wanting to install a battery is a Hybrid “battery ready” inverter that is reliable and powerful, such as the Fronius Gen 24 Plus Inverter. If you are not planning on installing a battery in the next few years, a more cost effective option is the Fronius Primo Inverter. Made for Single Phase homes, both are available in various sizes from 3 to 8.2 kilowatts, and like all products we choose to work with, the Fronius Gen24 Plus and Fronius Primo are of the highest quality and offer an impressive array of features. Ultimately, performance, lifespan and low maintenance costs mean savings in the long run. Both inverters come with an impressive 10 Year warranty and are made in Austria.
Need More Information?
We understand that making the right choices when looking for a solar panel system can be challenging. Each home and commercial property has different needs according to a variety of factors.
Whether you’re looking at an inverter like the Fronius Primo or a battery system like the Tesla Powerwall 2, we recommend speaking with our experienced support staff or one of our Clean Energy Council-accredited solar installers & designers. Our staff can answer any of the questions you may have.
Call Logic Solar today on 1300 068 468 to find out more about the Fronius Primo Inverter or ask any solar-related query.