Can Solar Energy Be Used At Night
Our clients and residents of Greensboro often wonder if solar panels will work during the nighttime. If you don't feel like reading today, then we will give you the spoiler alert and just tell you the answer is yes. In the simplest terms, while solar panels may not be producing energy during the late hours, the stored energy that they collect during the day will be more than enough to power your home or commercial building. State solar energy laws are also supporting this idea.
Today solar panels are made with solar cells that work at any time during the day due to advances in solar technology. These cells are able to store solar energy power even when the sunlight is not directly hitting it. This means that solar panels will have more than enough stored up energy to provide electricity.
Many solar energy companies offer solar nighttime lighting and other solar nighttime solutions. These solar power systems should be installed correctly so that they can store up enough solar energy during the day to power your home at night. If these solar panels are not set up properly, then you will require a backup system such as a gas generator or such in order to keep your residence sufficiently powered.
State solar energy laws are also providing a boost in solar power at night. North Carolina solar energy has a standard net-metering billing which is the ability to use solar energy in the evening and sell solar credits back to your utility company, depending on how much solar power you have collected during the day. As solar technology becomes less expensive and more efficient solar energy companies will compete for your business and offer even more solar nighttime solar solutions.
You will also want to look into installing a solar battery back up system so when solar energy is not available at night, you will still have access to electricity when the solar panels are closed. Thankfully, our great state of North Carolina has a warm climate and gets plenty of sunshine, so you won't have to worry about there being enough stored for night time. Even on days when it's a little cooler out or the sun isn't shining, your panels will still be producing enough energy to significantly reduce (if not eliminate) those high costing electric bills. Keep in mind you will still receive your utility bill in the mail, but it's always great when you open it up to a big fat $0!
Just for clarification solar panels will not produce energy at night, however they can still power your home at night so the investment is worth it. Solar energy companies in North Carolina are happy to offer solar nighttime solutions that will provide you with a solar battery back
If you’re looking for an affordable, reliable way to power your home during the night without using any fossil fuels, solar energy could be what you need. We know that there are lots of questions about this topic and we want to help answer them! Give us a call or contact us online with any queries so we can put our expertise in renewable energy to work for you.