It’s Wildfire Season. Save Power & Stay Safe With Home Energy Storage

As heat waves thrive and wildfires rage through the West Coast, Californians have been asked to conserve energy to reduce demands on the grid. The California Independent System Operator calls for residents to avoid using major appliances after 3 p.m., keep their air conditioning at 78 degrees or higher, and turn off all necessary lights. In the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff, millions of homes will be without electricity.

You can do your part to rely less on the grid while simultaneously keeping your home powered. If you’re based in or near Pasadena, CA, a home energy storage system will keep areas of your home powered when you most need it, even amidst a power failure. And if you own solar panels, you’ll be able to store your solar energy to use clean power after dark.

But how does home energy storage work, and can you really power your home without the grid? We answer your energy conservation questions below!

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What Is a Home Energy Storage System?

Intelligent energy storage systems like sonnen’s eco and ecoLinx are home batteries that store power either from your grid utility or solar panels. While your electricity is on, your system will store excess energy during the day. When the power is off, your sonnen system uses its excess stored energy, completely independent of the grid.

How Does It Work?

Sonnen’s home batteries can be controlled entirely through your home automation system like Savant. As the power goes off, you’ll enjoy a seamless transition from the grid to backup power within 100 milliseconds. You’ll choose what’s being powered in your home in real-time to maximize battery life and can check to see what energy your house is using at any moment.

EcoLinx’s automation features take energy management even further. Your system can detect when severe weather is approaching and automatically charges the battery to increase backup power. You may also turn off non-critical circuits through your automation system to save energy at peak usage hours. You’ll help your neighborhood prevent fires while the power is on, and then preserve your battery during blackouts.

How Can I Install Energy Storage in My Home?

If you’d like to add a sonnen energy storage system to your home, a sonnen Preferred Partner can install it for you. They’ll connect the home battery to your utility system or solar panels and configure all programming in your smart system. Once they’re done, you’ll have complete control over your home’s electricity. If you’re located in Pasadena, CA, Personal Technology is a sonnen Energy Automation Leader and can help you become more efficient.  

Want to learn more about home energy storage? Since 2004, Personal Technology has provided Southern California families with high-end smart solutions. Contact us here to explore home energy savings to stay prepared not only for this year’s wildfires but for years to come.