Enjoy all the benefits of home energy storage with brightbox

Solar panels are a great way to save on rising utility energy costs while helping reduce CO2 from entering the atmosphere. However, you still have to purchase energy from the grid when the sun sets. 

Adding a solar battery, such as Sunrun’s Brightbox™, allows you to store extra solar energy produced during the day to power your home at night. This way, the energy your solar panels generate during the day can be used whenever needed, providing greater control over your energy usage and costs.

Brightbox can seamlessly integrate with your existing solar system, enhancing its efficiency and ensuring you get the most out of your solar power investment. With advanced technology, these solar batteries last longer and provide reliable energy storage.

What’s a brightbox battery?

Sunrun offers one of the best solar batteries on the market. Batteries are used by popular products¹ like Apple smartphones and Volvo car batteries.

Made for indoor or outdoor installation, Brightbox can quickly and easily be integrated into a solar system using advanced lithium-ion batteries. Most solar batteries are designed to provide power during peak usage times and outages, but Brightbox offers superior performance and reliability.

Unlike traditional lead-acid batteries, Brightbox's advanced battery chemistry connects perfectly with your solar panel system, offering a comprehensive solution for your energy needs while keeping installation costs manageable.

Why do I need solar battery storage?

A solar battery system allows you to store energy produced by your solar panels during the day and use it when you need it most, such as during peak pricing periods or at night. This ensures you are less reliant on the grid and more in control of your energy costs.

Investing in a solar battery system with sufficient solar battery capacity can optimize energy use, save money, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

In many states, Time-of-Use (TOU) rates allow utility companies to charge homeowners more when energy demands are at their highest.² This means when the sun sets, and your solar panels are not producing electricity, you become susceptible to spikes in energy pricing.

Net Metering³ allows residents to sell extra energy produced by their solar panels. This unused energy is sold back to the grid to offset your utility bills. The value of this excess solar energy varies from state to state. Due to new legislation, states such as Arizona currently see an estimated 30% decrease in the value⁴ of the power sold back to the utility companies.

TOU rates and decreased (Net Metering rates) of your solar energy can blow your solar savings. By adding Sunrun’s Brightbox™ solar battery storage to your solar system, you can store your solar battery power and maximize your solar savings potential.

Taking advantage of available solar incentives, including the federal tax credit, can further enhance your savings and make investing in solar battery storage even more cost-effective. Understanding the cost of a solar battery system is crucial for planning your investment and optimizing the benefits.

The solution is storage

The solution to TOU rates and new Net Metering regulations is to install a solar-plus-storage system. Instead of selling your energy back to the grid for a reduced price, you can now store your solar and use it when you need it most. One of the best ways to achieve this is to install solar batteries.

No more worrying about paying peak energy prices. Brightbox automatically turns on and powers your home with the stored energy when Time-of-Use (TOU) rates are at their highest, saving you money.⁵

Additionally, storing excess energy produced during the day ensures a reliable energy source at night or during outages. Embracing solar batteries also means fully leveraging renewable energy to power your home, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Keep your lights on with solar batteries backup

Power outages and blackouts due to natural disasters happen from time to time. Rather than sitting in the dark and hoping your food doesn’t spoil, solar battery backup power can keep your lights on and your fridge running.

During blackouts, Brightbox is a silent power backup for critical lights, electronics, and appliances in your home. States such as New York and California can take advantage of these features. By integrating a critical load panel, Brightbox ensures that the most essential parts of your home remain powered during an outage, providing peace of mind and security.

More savings with solar storage

Brightbox battery is Sunrun’s premium solar battery storage system that gives you maximum control over your electricity bill and backup power during outages. With a solar-plus-storage system from Sunrun, you can work or play as hard as you’d like, knowing you’re taking control of your energy costs while being prepared for the next power outage with Brightbox.

Our team at Sunrun handles the entire solar battery installation process, ensuring a smooth and efficient setup. With professional solar battery installation, you can be confident that your system will perform optimally from day one, providing reliable energy storage and significant savings.

If you’re wondering whether solar batteries are worth the investment, consider the long-term benefits of energy independence, savings on utility bills, and peace of mind during frequent power outages. By understanding the solar battery cost and evaluating your energy consumption, you can make an informed decision that best suits your energy needs and budget.

If you want to maximize your savings and reduce your carbon footprint, now is the perfect time to install solar panels and a Brightbox battery system. This combination will ensure a reliable and sustainable energy solution for your home. Find the ideal solar plan for your home.

References

1. Rechargeable Solar Battery System for Your Home

2. Arizona leads California on time-of-use electricity plans

3. Net Metering

4. Some solar firms oppose net metering changes

5. Everything You Need To Know About Solar Batteries