Bill Savings vs. Backup Power: Evaluating operational tradeoffs for home solar+storage systems

Summary

Homeowners with solar-plus-storage systems face a critical decision: whether to prioritize maximizing utility bill savings or reserving battery capacity for unexpected power outages. This study, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, details a simulation-based approach to evaluate this operational tradeoff across various scenarios. The report outlines the methodology for informing customers and installers on how to best configure backup reserve settings, indicating that the research and analysis phase is completed.

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