Why Solar Battery Storage?
As the desire for solar production increases and the uncertainty of a grid-based system becomes more relevant in an era of outages and long-term maintenance issues, people are becoming more curious about the idea of Lithium-Ion batteries and the storage capabilities in the home. Battery production is increasing, efficiency is improving, and prices are coming down, especially with the influx of electric vehicles hitting the market.
How Does Solar Battery Storage Help?
Storing the excess energy from solar can assist a homeowner in multiple ways. First, the home has back-up power in the case of an outage. Second, the battery will function in a way that is called “grid-shaving”. Essentially, if you do not want to purchase energy from the grid at a specific time of night or on a cloudy day, you can drain down the battery instead. Because you have stored that energy on a sunny day for “free”, you have saved on your electric bill and that adds up over time to be a significant dollar amount, especially when you consider the lifetime of a typical solar installation is 25+ years.
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What Solar Battery Storage System is Right for Me?
There are several factors that will help you determine the right battery and correlating solar system for your home. If your home rarely has power outages and your utility offers net-metering, then it may not even be cost-effective to install a battery cabinet at this point. However, there are several people who set up an initial system to be “battery-ready”. That way, when the time comes, all you do is plug in a battery cabinet and go. You could make that decision when battery pricing goes down, when they become more efficient, or when you find yourself in a position to need back-up power.
At Rectify Solar, we work with our clients to customize a system that suits their needs. We specialize in sophisticated installations that are future-proof, providing you the certainty today and for years to come. Schedule a free consultation to learn more about how battery storage could work for your home.
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SMART
Power through Uncertainty
Keep the lights on, protect your family and secure your home office during blackouts. Our 100-year-old utility grid is expensive, dirty, and susceptible to extreme weather. As blackouts become the new normal, your battery system backs you up with reliable, clean energy for your home and family.
SECURE
Take Control of Your Energy
Your battery system can buffer you from increasing energy costs so that you have power when you need it most. While we can’t predict how much or how often utility electric rates will rise or when exactly the power will go out, we can always count on the sun rising each day. Take charge of your electric bill and get control of your energy needs now and in the future.
SIMPLE
Power through Unreliable Energy Grids
The benefits of solar-powered batteries go beyond your home. Our solar battery service enables you to consume more of the clean energy your solar panels produce, so you rely less on dirty and damaging fossil fuels while you decrease your carbon footprint. A cleaner and safer future starts today, and you can help create it by building a smarter energy grid.
SAFE
Reliable energy when you need it most
With solar battery storage you can keep your food cold, light rooms, stay connected and open garage
- Keep the power on during outages
- Best-in-class solar panels and batteries
- Monitoring and Maintenance
- Learn about the 26% federal tax credit
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Solar Battery Storage & Installation for Indianapolis, IN and Surrounding Areas.
Rectify, LLC is a family-owned business with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Campbell, California. We strive to promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and help our customers save money with solar installations, battery systems, electric vehicle charging stations, insulation, roofing and more.
Power through Rising Energy Costs with Solar Battery Storage
Get in contact with a Solar Advisor at 855-573-2843
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of solar batteries does Rectify use?
Brightbox offers two lithium-ion solar battery storage options: Tesla Powerwall and LG Chem. Compared to lead acid batteries, solar batteries using lithium-ion technology are more efficient and have longer lifespans. This makes them one of the best energy storage options when going solar.
What is the difference between Generac PWR Cell and Tesla?
Tesla Powerwall can provide whole home backup while LG Chem backs up to four circuits. There are also differences in the software and app functionality.
Request a free quote to get connected with a Sunrun Solar Advisor and determine which back-up solution will best meet your energy needs.
Are there solar storage incentives available?
One of the best solar storage incentives is the Federal Solar Tax Credit. The Federal Solar Tax Credit will deduct 26% of the cost of your solar energy system from your federal taxes. Starting in 2021, the value of the tax credit will step down to 22%. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends.
Another option is to finance Brightbox with a lease. We’ll pass down the savings to you in the form of a lower and more predictable electric bill.
Net metering, which credits any excess power your solar system generates back to your electric bill, is another great incentive for many people that go solar. However, several states have chosen to adopt Time-of-Use (TOU) rates, which complicate the way your net metering credits are calculated. Brightbox can buffer you from peak TOU rates so you may save even more on your electric bill.
Will my battery allow me to go off grid?
Our rechargeable solar battery systems are designed to keep you on-grid during normal service times while still providing reliable backup when the sun isn’t shining or during the event of an outage. This is the most reliable and economical way to use your Brightbox system, and the one most strongly recommended by Sunrun’s service experts.
How much storage does my home need?
Just like solar-only systems, the size of your rechargeable solar battery system is determined by your unique energy needs and habits. Factors, such as the amount of electricity you use at home and the devices and appliances you want to back up, will play a key role as you select the right battery storage solution for you.
Do I need solar panels to use my battery?
Aside from very rare exceptions, Sunrun’s Brightbox service includes rooftop solar panels.
Where will my battery be placed?
The installation of Brightbox is a relatively simple process. It’s about the size of a water heater, and the system is mounted on a wall—usually inside your garage or outside of your home.
Is my battery an IoT (internet of things) device?
While Brightbox requires an Internet or cellular connection to monitor your energy storage and usage efficiently, it can still operate without it. If for some reason Brightbox happens to go offline, you can resume your usage tracking when your internet connection is back to normal.
Do I need to do any set up or maintenance for my battery?
Most residential batteries are installed and configured with baseline settings by your solar installer. Solar batteries last anywhere between 10 and 15 years, and manufacturers typically offer a 10-year warranty.
