How Do You Store Solar Energy?

Solar panels are a great way to generate clean, sustainable energy for your home or business. But what happens when the sun goes down? Can you still use that electricity? If so, how do you store solar energy?

If you’re considering a solar panel installation, knowing how to store the excess solar energy you create is a great way to save even more on electricity bills.

In this blog post, we’re going to look at the different ways you can store your solar energy, the benefits of doing this, and more. By the end, you’ll be able to make a confident decision about your own solar setup.

Key Takeaways

• What are the different types of solar energy storage systems?
• What are the benefits of solar energy storage?

What are the different types of solar energy storage systems?

There are a few solar energy storage systems, including thermal, chemical and mechanical storage.

Chemical storage systems (batteries)

Chemical solar storage involves storing excess solar energy in a battery, which provides electricity when the panels are not producing power. It is the most common way to store power in domestic solar panel installations.

Are you looking into battery storage for your solar panels? Our fully accredited solar installers can help you understand your options. Speak with a member of the Grant Store team today to learn more about our battery storage installation services.

Thermal solar storage

Thermal solar storage systems store excess solar energy as heat. For example, a solar water heater uses solar panels to heat water during the day and stores it in an insulated tank for later use.

Mechanical solar storage

Mechanical solar storage doesn’t directly store solar energy but uses the electricity your panels generate to store energy in another form, such as movement energy for a wind turbine or hydro pump.

What are the benefits of solar energy storage?

Solar battery storage offers plenty of benefits for homeowners, business owners, and local authorities.

Capturing any excess solar energy during the day and using it through the night or on a more overcast day means you have to rely even less on the grid.

This keeps your energy savings as high as possible and speeds up the payback period of your solar installation.

Power your energy independence with Grant Store

Are you ready to take full advantage of your solar panel installation and achieve true energy independence?

Grant Store are here to help you find a solar battery system that perfectly fits your needs. Our team of experts will guide you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to installation.

Why wait on future energy savings? Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote and unlock the endless power of solar energy today.