How to make money from home energy storage

Can energy storage save you money?

If you have a renewable electricity generator like solar panels or a wind turbine, installing energy storage will save you money on your electricity bills. You need to weigh the potential savings against the cost of installation and how long the battery will last.

How do you store energy?

You can store electricity in electrical batteries, or convert it into heat and stored in a heat battery. You can also store heat in thermal storage, such as a hot water cylinder. Energy storage can be useful if you already generate your own renewable energy, as it lets you use more of your low carbon energy.

How does a home energy storage system work?

A home energy storage system operates by connecting the solar panels to an inverter, which then links to a battery energy storage system. When needed, the power supplied by the energy storage system is converted through an inverter, from AC to DC or vice versa. The power is then supplied to the power grid or home appliances.

How can we make energy storage more reasonable?

One way to approach making energy storage more reasonable is to make sure it’s renewable and ethically sourced. One company working on such a solution is Tesla. They are creating batteries that use less cobalt, a material that often comes from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo that use child labor.