Home Energy Storage Systems Change the Way We Can Use Our Home

Whether you have a new or existing home in the San Marino, CA area, home energy costs and reducing your energy footprint are likely something you’ve considered. With a home energy storage system, you can do your part in improving the planet and your home.

Energy conservation has become a hot topic in recent years, and the Golden State is setting the bar nationally. Earlier this year, a California mandate went into effect stating new construction homes are required to have a photovoltaic (PV) system as an electricity source. Exceptions to this mandate include homes with shade abundance or communities whose developers decide to pursue a solar community project.

Keep reading to learn how home energy storage systems can change the way you use your home.

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The Old Way

Power outages can be frequent occurrences in the San Marino area, whether they’re planned by the utility company or unexpected during high use peak times. Before smart home energy storage systems came to be, generators were the primary method of powering home appliances when the power went out.

Generators can power devices and appliances during outages, but they are nowhere near as energy efficient as battery backup systems. Generators must run through high and low peak usage times, and no matter the electrical load size, they deliver power to every plugged-in device. Beyond that, they’re loud when running and require you to maintain fuel storage.

The New Way

The Sonnen eco and ecoLinx provide you with energy independence, no matter the reason for the outage, and perfectly optimize and help you manage your energy usage. With natural disasters such as wildfires and windstorms, it’s best to be prepared for the unexpected.

Sonnen home energy storage systems convert excess AC electricity from your solar panels to DC electricity for storage. When needed, the DC electricity is converted back to AC for your use.

Grid outages are detected in real-time and automatically switch to battery power in less than 100 milliseconds. Once initiated, the battery powers your home in the most efficient and cleanest way, while also analyzing your energy use patterns to predict and optimize your future needs. This means you can go off-grid during emergencies or high use peak energy times to save energy, and that you can divert electricity to specific devices within your household.

Ultimate Energy Savings

Unlike generators, energy storage systems let you prioritize where you put your power to conserve battery life. You can turn off power to the washer and dryer, dim lighting and ensure power goes to the fridge and HVAC system. Once the power returns, your Sonnen system will wait to connect your home to the grid until it has communicated and determined that it is safe to do so.

Beyond improving your energy footprint in San Marino, you can go a step further and tie in your home automation system for the ultimate comfort and convenience. Sonnen works with leading home automation platforms including Savant, Adapt Energy and Control4. You can even share your battery with the local grid to earn cashback incentives through utilities in some regions of the state.

If you’re interested in home energy storage, contact Personal Technology here or chat with a member of our team below!