How Does Battery Storage Work?

More and more, we’re hearing from Oregon homeowners and businesses who are frustrated by public safety power shutoffs during wildfire season and unexpected outages during the winter months. Not knowing when the power will come back on has many people asking: What can I do to keep my home running or my business operating when the grid goes down?

At Pure Energy Group, our goal has always been to educate rather than push a sale. We believe that understanding your energy options is an important part of making a smart, long-term investment for your home, business, or property.

One of the solutions we prioritize educating our customers about is backup battery storage. Battery storage systems store electricity so it can be used when you need it most, whether that’s during a winter power outage or a public safety power shutoff caused by wildfire conditions. While battery storage can be installed as a standalone system, pairing a battery with solar gives you even more flexibility. Excess energy produced by your solar panels during the day can be stored in the battery and used later when your panels aren’t producing power, such as at night or during an outage. Battery storage can help keep essential appliances, equipment, and systems running when the grid goes down while giving you greater control over how and when you use your electricity.

Every home and business has different energy needs. That’s why we start by evaluating what you want to keep running during an outage and how much backup power you may need. From there, we can help determine what battery storage solution makes the most sense for your property.

Have questions about battery storage or how it could work with your existing solar system? We’re happy to help you understand your options.