Residential Energy Storage System: Components, Pros and Cons
Residential energy storage systems (RES) allow homeowners to store electricity from renewable sources, like wind turbines or solar panels, or from the grid during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower. RES systems can store electricity in electrical batteries, or convert electricity into heat and store it in a heat battery. During daylight hours, when sunlight is abundant, solar photovoltaic modules generate more energy, which can then be stored in the battery for use during nighttime or on cloudy or rainy days. Additionally, the battery optimizes the utilization of electricity, ensuring the effective operation of the entire home system. In the event of a sudden suspension of household electricity consumption, such as when a desktop computer drawing cannot be saved in time or when fresh food in the refrigerator is at risk of melting or deteriorating, a residential energy storage system can maintain continuous power consumption and provide extremely short response times....