Battery Storage – Southern Energy Management

How To Avoid Losing Power During The Next Hurricane

Lindsay Brecheisen — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:39:10 +0000

We’re entering the heart of hurricane season here in North Carolina, which means it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your home for incoming storms. Hurricanes can be quite stressful, and losing power for hours, or even days, is just the icing on top of an anxiety cake (try that for your next challenge, Great British Baking Show).

Look, we’ve been trying to reason with hurricane season*, but alas, the storms still roll in most years. Each time a storm blows through, we get tons of questions about how to prevent power outages with solar power and whether battery storage is the right investment.

Here are the answers to the 5 questions we get asked the most:

*We published this blog a week before receiving the saddening news of Jimmy Buffett's passing. As you can tell by the countless references to him in this blog, Jimmy's energy and music have been a staple for many on our team. From all of your SEM Parrot Heads, Rest in Paradise JB!

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What Is The Impact Of Weather On Solar Energy?

Lindsay Brecheisen — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:57:59 +0000

How does rain affect solar system production? Can my solar system survive a hurricane? From cloudy days to severe conditions, explore how weather impacts solar panels and solar production. Plus, learn how to monitor a system’s production during stormy weather, and what to do if something happens.

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Charging Your Electric Vehicle with Home Solar

Lindsay Brecheisen — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:45:49 +0000

If you’re interested in solar for your home, and already own an electric vehicle or are looking into it, then this blog is for you! We’ll cover the fundamentals of what to consider when charging your electric vehicle using the solar panels on your roof, bringing together the best of sustainable energy in a seamless and eco-friendly way.

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How To Avoid Grid Outages With Solar and Batteries

Lindsay Brecheisen — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:23:46 +0000

Home Solar 101 Lessons In This Module 00: Battery Basics 01: Solar in an Outage 02: Using a Battery 03: Backup Performance 04: Battery vs Generator FAQs What You’ll Learn In this module, we’ll give you all the information you need to know when considering battery backup as an energy security solution. If you already […]

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SPAN: The New Smart Electrical Panel For Your Home

Lindsay Brecheisen — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:12:53 +0000

Lessons In This Module 01: Basics of SPAN 02: Benefits with Battery 03: Costs & Incentives SPAN: Opening Up New Possibilities Find out why we think SPAN + solar & battery backup is a match made in energy security heaven. We’ll walk you through the SPAN Panel and Solar + Battery Backup – how the […]

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Tesla Powerwall+ (Plus): Everything You Need To Know

Lindsay Brecheisen — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:48:52 +0000

If you’ve been asking, “What’s all the hooplah about the Tesla Powerwall+ (Plus),” then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we dive into what makes the Powerwall+ unique, and whether it is the right option for your home and energy goals.

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Top 17+ Tesla Powerwall Questions Answered [2023 Guide]

Alyssa Hardbower — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:57:00 +0000

Answers to all of your Tesla Powerwall questions in one place! Check out our 2023 Guide to learn about Powerwall specs, how battery+solar works, and more!

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A Simple Overview of Tesla Powerwall VS Generac PWRcell

Lindsay Brecheisen — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:50:35 +0000

Topics in This Article Style and Brand Solar Power Options Battery Efficiency Storage Goals Battery Budget Bonus: Quiz! Battery Storage Breakdown If you’re looking into solar + battery storage, you’ve probably heard of the Tesla Powerwall or the Generac PWRcell. (Pssst… it’s okay if you haven’t, check out our guides on the Powerwall and PWRcell for some background.) So […]

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Your Generac PWRcell Guide (How To Know If You Need One)

Alyssa Hardbower — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:50:11 +0000

Topics in This Article PWRcell Basics Benefits PWRcell + Solar Cost & Timing PWRcell Basics The Generac PWRcell is a name you’ll be hearing more of, especially as battery storage becomes more of a mainstream focus. As a Generac PWRcell provider and Certified Tesla Powerwall installer, we can tell you firsthand there are certainly pros and […]

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Home Battery Storage + Solar PV In 2019

Bob Kingery — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:10:06 +0000

Battery storage technology is advancing and becoming more accessible. Here's what to know when looking into PV+Storage options in 2019.

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