Many people automatically associate home battery solutions with solar panels, but in fact, a battery storage device can be a worthwhile investment even if you don’t have any solar panels.
A battery storage device allows you to store electricity and use it later. Both energy produced by solar panels and energy already in the grid can be stored.
Battery storage without panels: does it make sense?
While battery storage is very efficient and an excellent companion to a solar station, its usefulness is definitely not limited to panel owners. Enefit’s range of battery storage devices with smart battery management software are a good investment if you are looking to reduce costs and increase energy independence. How? Let us take a closer look.
1. Electricity consumption management
A large proportion of Estonians consume electricity on the basis of an exchange package. As you know, the price of electricity fluctuates on the market every hour due to various factors. A smart battery allows you to make the price fluctuations work in your favour. How does it work?
- Saving electricity during cheap hours: the smart battery charges itself to full capacity when electricity prices are low. For example, prices can be very favourable at night when overall consumption is lower, or in summer when more electricity from panels is on the market.
- Using electricity during expensive hours: when electricity prices rise again, you can cover your consumption with energy stored in the battery instead of buying expensive electricity on the power exchange. This way you get lower electricity bills all year round, as well as the knowledge that you have made the market work for you.
2. Security of supply in your home – protection against storms and power cuts
In addition to saving money, a home battery system helps ensure security of supply.
In recent years, Estonia has been hit by several strong storms that have caused power outages in thousands of homes for hours or even days. Enefit’s battery solutions are equipped with an automatic backup power switch, allowing the stored energy to be used also in the event of a power failure.
- No need to worry about lighting and heating: the battery keeps essential appliances like lamps, fridge, internet router or even the heating system running.
- Peace of mind: knowing that your home will continue to function in unexpected situations gives you peace of mind.
How to choose the right battery solution?
Battery storage devices can come in a variety of sizes and capacities, ranging from smaller household devices to large commercial and industrial solutions. If you decide to buy a battery, it’s worth paying attention to the following aspects.
- Capacity and power. The capacity of the battery depends on your household’s energy consumption, whether you have solar panels and if they are installed with the storage, their output and many other factors.
10–15 kWh storage is enough for an average household. If you are not sure how large an energy storage device you need, get in touch with our specialists.
- Future readiness. If you know that you want to install a solar station in your home in the future, make sure when choosing the battery that it can integrate solar panels and store the energy you produce.
Apply for a grant from KredEx!
A great opportunity to get financial support for the installation of solar panels and a storage device is to apply for the KredEx reconstruction grant for small residences, aimed at improving the energy efficiency and indoor climate of small residences, reducing energy costs and promoting the adoption of renewable energy.
You can get all the necessary documents for the KredEx grant from Enefit. If you order the design documentation necessary for applying for the grant from us, we will provide you with an energy performance certificate free of charge! Find out more here.
If you need help choosing the right solution or have other questions, we are happy to assist. Contact us and write to teenindus@enefit.ee, call 777 4040 or leave a request for a consultation on our website.
