Feeling the sting of summer utility rates and the stress of unexpected power outages? You're not alone. Higher electric bills and rolling power outages are very real concerns for many homeowners in the Greater Los Angeles area, especially with Southern California Edison's Time-of-Use (TOU) rates making electricity dramatically more expensive during the hours you need energy most.
If you've already gone solar, or are considering it, adding battery storage is the ultimate upgrade for energy independence and more savings for your home than ever before. Let’s talk about what it means to take your home to the next level with a solar battery.
How Solar Batteries Work For Your Home
A solar battery is like your home's personal energy vault. Here’s how it typically works:
- Solar Panel Energy Production: During the day, your solar panels are converting sunlight into clean electricity that you and your home’s appliances use in real-time.
- Storing the Surplus: When your solar panels produce more electricity than your home is currently using (often during the brightest parts of the day), that excess energy doesn't just get sent back to the power grid for minimal credit or curtailed where there are export limits to how much energy you can send back to the grid. Instead, it's diverted and stored within your solar battery as power.
- Ready for Later: The solar battery holds onto this stored energy, waiting for when you need it most. Then it can be converted back to AC power by an inverter to be used by your home. This is especially convenient during a power outage.
The Benefits of Adding a Solar Battery
Integrating a solar battery into your home energy system offers a multitude of benefits that go far beyond just being prepared for an outage:
Beat Peak Hour Utility Usage: This is a game-changer for Southern California Edison customers. SCE's Time-of-Use (TOU) rates mean electricity costs significantly more during "peak hours,” typically in the late afternoon and evening (4 PM to 9 PM or 5 PM to 8 PM, depending on your specific plan). Without a battery, your household usually needs to pull expensive power from the grid during these peak times.
With a solar battery, you can program your system to:
Charge during Off-Peak Hours: Your battery fills up with free solar energy during the day when your panels are producing surplus and rates are low.
Discharge during Peak Hours: When SCE's rates skyrocket in the evening, your home seamlessly switches to drawing power from your stored battery energy instead of the expensive grid. This drastically reduces your reliance on grid power during the priciest times, leading to more savings on your monthly electric bill. Like having a strategic energy assistant working for you 24/7!
End Power Outage Anxiety: Living in and around the Ventura County area, we're no strangers to unexpected power outages, whether due to high winds, Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), or power grid instability. A solar battery provides available backup power, keeping your essential appliances, internet, and lights running even when the grid goes down. Unlike a noisy, fuel-dependent generator, a solar battery gives you quiet, clean, and automatic power.
Higher Carbon Footprint Reduction: By relying less on grid electricity during peak demand, which often still comes from fossil fuels, you amplify the environmental benefits of your solar panels, contributing to a cleaner, greener state.
Watch our latest video with our Solar Superintendent to find out how many (Tesla Powerwall 3) solar batteries your home might need to meet your energy demand:
Why Choose August Roofing & Solar for Your Solar Battery Installation?
Taking your home's energy independence to the next level requires a local partner you can trust. At August Roofing and Solar, we are not just a solar installation company; we are the premier solar and roof installation company in the greater Los Angeles area, with a deep commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Here's why homeowners and businesses continue to choose us for their solar panel and solar battery needs:
Dual Roofing and Solar Expertise: Our background as expert roofers means your solar panel and battery installation is handled with conscious care for your roof's integrity that you just can’t get from most solar-only companies. Our installers understand how to integrate solar and prevent future issues that other homeowners run to our team to fix.
Unrivaled Customer Service: We pride ourselves on a "no money down" model for solar and roofing projects, you don't pay until the work is completely finished and you are 100% satisfied. This commitment to your peace of mind is woven into every aspect of our home services.
Local Knowledge: Based in Simi Valley and serving most of the Greater Los Angeles area, we understand the specific challenges and opportunities that Southern California homeowners face, including Edison’s TOU rates and local weather risks. We design a customized solar and battery solution tailored to local policy, your energy consumption patterns, and your financial goals.
Proven Track Record: August Roofing and Solar’s strong online and local presence built on countless referrals and glowing Google reviews reflects our dedication to quality workmanship that many other contractors ignore.
Don't let rising electric bills or power outage anxiety dictate your comfort and budget. Change the way you power your home and contact August Roofing and Solar today for a no-cost-to-you solar consultation here.
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