Multiple factors can affect the lifespans of residential battery energy storage systems. October 5, 2022 Ryan KennedyFrom pv magazine USAIn the first two parts of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Now, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last.Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent SunPower survey of more than 1,500 households found that about 40% of Americans worry about power outages on a regular basis. Of the survey respondents actively considering solar for their homes, 70% said they planned to include a battery energy storage system.Besides providing backup power during outages, many batteries are integrated with technology that allows for intelligent scheduling of the import and export of energy. The idea…
