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How does solar-plus-storage work?

Solar-plus-storage works by charging the battery directly from your solar panels. Instead of shifting from using electricity (or storing it) during the lowest price period during the day, you're actually storing no-cost solar energy. (The calculation above assumes a standalone storage system.)

Why is solar-plus-storage so popular?

The reason behind solar-plus-storage’s surge is clear – they’re the cheapest technologies and the fastest available to bring online. NextEra Energy, one of the country’s largest utilities, underlined this on its most recent earnings call, when executives said “You can build a storage facility in 15 months and a solar project in 18 months.

Should you install a solar-plus-storage system?

For those seeking longer term resilience, a solar-plus-storage system may still be the best choice, as the focus of the program is to provide 'grid services' and a few hours of backup power during short outages. However, it may not be the best solution for longer-duration backup power during prolonged outages.

Can solar-plus-storage save you money?

Both solar-plus-storage and standalone storage may be able to help you save money, depending on your consumption habits and the structure of your electricity bill.

Is solar-plus-storage better than standalone storage?

Both standalone storage and solar-plus-storage can help you save on electricity bills with demand charges or TOU rates. However, solar-plus-storage should save you more on TOU rates. The final verdict: Both systems have their advantages.

Is solar energy the cheapest and fastest-to-build option?

Many utilities have embraced gas, or promoted restarting closed coal or nuclear plants, but that overlooks the cheapest and fastest-to-build option – solar energy combined with battery storage, also known as solar-plus storage.