What is a solar-plus-storage system?
Simply put, a solar-plus-storage system is a battery system that is charged by a connected solar system, such as a photovoltaic (PV) one. In an effort to track this trend, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) created a first-of-its-kind benchmark of U.S. utility-scale solar-plus-storage systems.
Will solar plus storage save O&M costs?
There will likely be O&M cost savings with solar plus storage compared to standalone systems given ongoing improvements in managing contracts, monitoring system health and performance, and coordination of planned maintenance tasks.
How does solar-plus-storage work?
Solar-plus-storage works by charging the battery directly from your solar panels. Instead of shifting from using electricity (or storing it) during the lowest price period during the day, you're actually storing no-cost solar energy. (The calculation above assumes a standalone storage system.)
Is solar-plus-storage better than standalone storage?
Both standalone storage and solar-plus-storage can help you save on electricity bills with demand charges or TOU rates. However, solar-plus-storage should save you more on TOU rates. The final verdict: Both systems have their advantages.
Should you install a solar-plus-storage system?
For those seeking longer term resilience, a solar-plus-storage system may still be the best choice, as the focus of the program is to provide 'grid services' and a few hours of backup power during short outages. However, it may not be the best solution for longer-duration backup power during prolonged outages.
How has solar-plus-storage helped keep the lights on?
Adding 19 GW of solar and 6.2 GW of storage since helped keep the lights on – an 800% increase in solar and 5,500% increase in battery storage over that period. Solar-plus-storage is solving demand growth by providing reliable power when the grid needs it most – during peak hours.
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