"When there is an excess of solar energy during the day, it can be stored in batteries for use in the evening when the sun goes down. Financial Times, in a chart forward piece, describes how this applies at scale, using California as a prime example."
"Here in California it's become more common to have home batteries than not in some places. During really hot days, you can send energy to the grid and receive reimbursements, which is nice."
"But the main selling point for me is when there is an outage. The battery kicks in and you don't even notice."
Excess solar energy generated during daytime can be stored in batteries for use in the evening when sunlight ends. Large-scale deployment shows practical benefits in places with high solar penetration. Home batteries have become common in parts of California. On very hot days, homeowners can export stored energy to the grid and receive reimbursements. The most valuable benefit is backup power during grid outages: batteries automatically supply electricity so households continue operating without noticing interruptions. Consumer preference reflects both financial incentives from grid exports and the reliability benefit of uninterrupted power during outages.
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