by Justin Hiner | Sep 20, 2023 | Battery Storage Systems, Sonnen System Overviews
A Comprehensive Guide to Testing Your Sonnen Home Battery System In the modern world, where energy sustainability and self-sufficiency are gaining importance, home battery systems like Sonnen have become popular choices for homeowners. These systems store surplus...
by Mike Pane | Sep 5, 2023 | Battery Storage Systems, Solar Installation, Solar News, Uncategorized
Synergy is ahead of the pack when it comes to solar battery systems (or Energy Storage Systems, ESS) and has been installing them for more than a decade. We remain on the forefront of new battery technology. In fact, we feel a battery is so important that Synergy...
by Mike Pane | Aug 30, 2023 | Battery Storage Systems, Uncategorized
Many people are not familiar with the difference between a kW (kilowatt) and a kWh (kilowatt hour). These are important measures in the electrical world. As battery storage becomes more important, I think it is beneficial to explain what they are since all battery...
by Jeff Mathias | Apr 28, 2021 | Battery Storage Systems, Solar Installation
Can I use my electric vehicle battery to power my home? Often, I am asked “Why can’t I use my electric car to run my refrigerator or get hot water when the utility grid is down,” or “Why do I need an energy storage system (ESS) when I have a big battery in my electric...
by Jeff Mathias | Sep 28, 2020 | Battery Storage Systems, Sonnen System Overviews
About Sonnen operating modes with Grid charging Users have several different modes to choose from depending on their goals and usage. The sonnen battery system can charge from three primary sources; solar, the grid, or a generator (only in Back-Up mode). Which mode...
by Jeff Mathias | Apr 24, 2020 | Battery Storage Systems, Uncategorized
Grid-tied storage or off-grid – which is best for you? I often get calls from folks saying they are tired of their utility company and want to go off-grid, meaning they want to be completely self-sufficient and separate from the utility. Once we have a conversation...
