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Category: Energy storage

Enphase Solar Battery
Energy storage
Faith Wakefield
Top 4 Benefits of Solar Batteries in 2023

Solar batteries can help homeowners achieve more energy independence, save money on electricity bills*, increase property value and reduce their carbon footprint. But the benefits of a solar battery can vary significantly depending on your home’s energy needs and the energy policies in your area. Learn more about the benefits of solar batteries in 2023…

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ADT solar battery generator
Energy storage
Tara Grant
Solar battery backup vs generator: which is the best to supercharge your home? 

If you’re debating whether to choose a solar battery vs. generator, you’ve come to the right place. In recent years, there’s been an increased demand for reliable backup power because of extreme weather conditions and increased power outages. (1) Take the California rolling blackouts and the big Texas Freeze, for instance. These outages pushed the…

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Home with complete solar panel system
Energy storage
Tara Grant
Can you add batteries to an existing solar system?

Are you thinking about adding battery storage to your existing solar panel system? Adding battery storage to an existing solar system can be a game-changer for homeowners who want to maximize their energy savings and reduce their reliance on the grid.* With battery storage, excess energy produced by your solar panels during the day can…

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Energy storage
Daren Wang
Do solar batteries qualify for the solar tax credit?

Do solar backup batteries qualify for the solar tax credit? Yes! Thanks to the Residential Clean Energy Credit, you can get a solar battery tax credit in 2023 for up to 30% of the value of any qualifying solar battery storage system. When the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022, the credit amount went…

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enphase solar storage backup batteries
Energy storage
Megan Oster
How long do solar batteries last?

Home solar battery backups are becoming more popular as homeowners realize their benefits. By adding a solar battery backup to your system, you get: Peace of mind that you can power your home with solar during grid outages*. The ability to use solar energy at night and possibly reduce your electricity bills**. More control over…

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solar battery installed in a garage
Energy storage
Daren Wang
How do solar batteries work?

What is a solar battery? Simply put, a solar battery is a device that stores the energy solar panels generate when the sun is shining and allows you to use it at another time. But what that really means is that a solar battery gives you much more control over the energy your solar energy…

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enphase solar battery installed on a wall
Energy storage
Tara Grant
Are solar batteries worth it?

Your home’s energy is a big deal. Especially when it comes to having it or not. And we’re guessing that if you’re questioning if solar batteries are worth it for your home, you have some concerns about your home’s energy situation. Whether you’re concerned about reducing your impact on the planet, or trying to reduce…

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