Energy Storage

Why Install a Battery?

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In the event of a blackout

If you’ve ever had the power go out in the middle of a storm or Santa Ana wind event, then you know how frustrating it can be to suddenly have no access to the home’s electronics. Wouldn’t it be great to have an alternative way to power the appliances, even when the utility has a blackout? In extended emergencies, such as earthquakes and wildfires, renewable energy batteries can be a life-saver.

Solar power is first consumed by appliances, but any surplus power fills the solar-power storage batteries or is sent to the utility for credit. Clean, renewable energy batteries can be used for emergency backup power during a utility blackout and they can be recharged daily by solar power, for greater autonomy. ​

One of the best things about Makello’s batteries is the integrated battery management system, which is designed to save money on Time-Of-Use energy bills. A battery can be charged daily from solar power, or lower cost utility power, and discharged to offset higher cost utility power. With a whole-house electric vehicle discount utility rate, even greater savings is possible when charging 2 times per day and discharging 2 times per day to offset higher cost utility power