Solar Battery Storage Explained

Solar batteries for commercial use

Everyone uses small battery energy stores to power various household devices. Commercial battery storage systems are very similar but on a much greater scale, large rechargeable energy stores that can be powered up and utilised at a future date to drive business operations.

Commercial battery storage systems can be charged from the national grid or an alternative source such as a photovoltaic (PV) solar installation. The battery storage can be set to charge from the grid during off-peak electricity hours or to collect any surplus energy generated from a solar PV system. For example, businesses that operate from Monday to Friday and use the vast majority of energy generated by solar panels during the working week can then store the weekend production in the battery bank.

Lithium-ion batteries

The vast majority of lithium-ion batteries used in solar installations are deep-cycle lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and despite the hefty price tag, are one of the most popular options for businesses, due to their high performance and long life. The term “deep cycle” refers to the repeated discharge and recharge cycles that the battery is capable of providing without damaging its internal structure.

LiFePO4 deep-cycle batteries are perfect for solar applications that experience irregular charging and discharging. They outperform the competition when it comes to storing energy, offer great efficiency, charge faster, require no maintenance and last substantially longer.

The efficiency comes from the very low internal resistance that allows the batteries to charge and discharge with minimal loss.

Cost Savings and Energy Efficiency

By storing excess energy generated from solar applications for use at a future date, businesses can reduce the amount of power they need to purchase from the national grid when tariffs are high.

Careful planning prior to solar system installation will ensure that the balance of energy generation, battery storage capacity and on-site power consumption delivers an effective return on the investment.

Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability

Switching to green, clean energy helps a business to meet its sustainability goals and decrease its reliance on the national grid. Storing excess electricity generated by solar panels will ultimately replace energy that has been generated using fossil fuel, further reducing a company’s carbon footprint.

Investing in commercial battery storage enables businesses to take full advantage of their solar PV systems while future-proofing their energy management as their needs evolve. The combination of reliable technology, advantageous financial benefits and environmental control makes solar energy storage an attractive proposition.

Solar PV installations

TSG works in unison with customers to design a solar system that best suits their operation, adhering to the regulatory requirements of the location. TSG will complete a comprehensive site survey, audit report and feasibility study, together with a detailed quote, including both solar panels and storage systems, outlining the potential return on investment (ROI) and profitability of the proposed investment.

TSG only supplies and installs the highest grade of solar panels and battery storage for each PV installation.  TSG UK completes every stage of the project, including civil works, infrastructure, cabling, connections and commissioning.