What is a home energy storage battery?

Thanks to the home energy storage battery, you can increase the amount of self-produced energy you consume instead of consuming it from the energy grid. This is called self-consumption, meaning the capability of homes or businesses to generate their own power, and is an important concept in today’s energy transition.

What is a home battery?

Home batteries are a mix of complex hardware and software that becomes directly wired into your home's main electrical system -- they aren't appliances you can just plug in. You can't just visit your local hardware store and compare all your options on the show floor.

What do you know about your home battery?

If you only know one thing about your home battery, please at least know its energy storage capacity. It's the amount of energy the battery is able to store, typically measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). You can usually find a battery's capacity rating at the top of its spec sheet and probably in its marketing materials too.

What is a home battery & how does it work?

Home batteries store energy generated by your solar panels or from the grid during off-peak hours, so you can use it later when energy prices are higher or during power outages. They typically use Lithium-ion batteries, which are more efficient and durable than other battery technologies.

How much does a home battery cost?

Most home batteries on today's market typically cost between $1,000 and $2,000 per kWh of energy storage. The Tesla Powerwall, for example, is currently selling for around $1,000 per kWh, according to a report from EnergySage. And since the Tesla Powerwall is a 13.5 kWh battery, you're looking at about $13,500 for the cost of the battery itself.

Do givenergy home batteries charge & discharge intelligently?

GivEnergy home batteries will charge and discharge intelligently by default, taking advantage of cheaper energy rates. However, you can also take a more hands-on approach by setting schedules and timers around your energy usage and lifestyle. You can do this through the energy monitoring software: portal and app.