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As we become more aware of our impacts on the world and the environment, more people are exploring alternate, eco-friendly ways to live their lives. If you’re one of them, you may have considered getting an excellent solar power system for your home before.
These systems can power your home with green energy – specifically, power from sunlight gathered via solar panels. With a solar system, you can enjoy all the conveniences and comforts of electric appliances without worrying about your energy usage’s negative environmental effects.
The hybrid and backup solar system is a popular choice for New Zealand homes and buildings. This specific type of system can offer you benefits that a standard solar system typically cannot, and it may be perfect for your home.
So, what are hybrid and backup solar systems, and why should you consider one for your building?
What Is A Hybrid And Backup Solar System?
Like standard solar systems, a hybrid and backup solar system is a system that’s connected to your home power supply. This means it can power your home using the solar energy it has gathered and stored. These solar systems use efficient solar panels to collect energy from the sun.
A very significant advantage of hybrid and backup solar systems is that they come bundled with a built-in solar-powered battery system. This is where the ‘backup’ part of their name becomes relevant; they can store energy in these batteries, and then you can use the stored energy as a backup power source if your main energy is insufficient for your needs.
You can use energy from these batteries if you don’t have enough power. These batteries get their energy when your solar panels gather more energy than you need. Instead of letting this energy go to waste, it’s smartly stored in these batteries for later use.
The hybrid solar systems with batteries also come with high-performance solar inverters, which act alongside energy management software to send power to your home’s appliances when needed. These solar inverters take the solar energy your solar panels gather, convert it into usable power and then send it to your appliances.
In addition to a hybrid and backup solar system having backup batteries, you should know that it’s also still connected to the main power grid. If you’re ever in a situation where your main power isn’t sufficient for your needs, and your batteries also don’t have enough energy, you will still have access to a power source.
The main difference between ‘hybrid and backup solar systems’ and ‘hybrid solar systems’ is that the latter lacks the ‘backup’ aspect of the former. Standard hybrid solar systems do not have a battery for excess energy. Although, you should note that if you get a hybrid solar system, you can have a battery system added to them later.
Why Should I Choose One Of These Systems For My Home?
A hybrid and backup solar system is a fantastic type of solar system that can keep your home smartly powered with green energy – and it can still help you stay powered in emergencies.
Many people will smartly consider a solar power system of any kind because solar systems are greener and can save you money.
If you are considering this specific type of system, keep these main advantages in mind:
They Have A Battery System. Of course, one of the most notable advantages is the backup battery system. People commonly wonder about converting to solar power, ‘what if the sun stops shining or I want to use power at night?’ This concern is reasonable because no one wants to be stuck without power at night.
A backup battery system can provide you with electricity even when the sun’s not shining, when it’s dark at night, when there’s a power outage or when your main power system doesn’t have enough energy.
Their Solar Inverter Ensures That Your Home Is Smartly Powered. When working in tandem with smart energy management software, the solar inverter system is designed to provide you with energy in a smart way. Energy redirection systems can ensure that critical appliances are targeted.
For example, if you’re in a situation where your power is cut out, the smart solar inverter will target important appliances like your refrigerator, freezer and lights to keep them safely running.
They Still Have A Connection To The Main Power Grid. If worse comes to worst, you will always have a connection to the main power grid if you’re experiencing a rare occurrence where your solar power system isn’t enough.
Where Can I Go To Learn More About My Solar Power Opportunities In New Zealand?
As you can see, a hybrid and backup solar system can seriously benefit your home! We encourage you to call us at Total Solar if you are interested in further exploring your options. Converting to solar energy is a decision that can significantly benefit you, your family and the world.
We’re proud to offer you our exceptional services. If you want to know even more about what we can do for you, or if you have questions regarding solar systems, give us a call at 09 600 1255 or visit our site today.
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