Monthly Archives: March 2021

The last year has brought a lot of challenges to families all around the country. From a pandemic that continues to impact our daily lives to extraordinary weather patterns of all kinds, it’s enough to make some people worry about how they can protect their families. Still, you probably didn’t think that solar power would be a way to protect your family. But many ways having solar power and a backup Sol-Ark lithium battery can help those you love in difficult times. Keep reading to learn more.

Reducing Power Costs in Lockdown

Many of us have spent a lot more time at home in the last year—and we mean a lot! Odds are, with everyone at home so much more, your power bills went up quite a bit in 2020. All that online schooling, working from home, and mindless Netflix binging to fill the time uses up quite a bit of energy. It can be a real drain on your family’s finances, especially with the cost of power climbing every year.

We know that installing any solar power on your home is a significant investment. You're probably looking for as many ways to cut those costs as possible, and the thought of adding a battery bank to your array might seem excessive. A battery bank large enough to power a home costs thousands of dollars, on top of your other equipment and installation costs. And if you're tied to the grid-like most residential arrays, you probably don't see the point of a backup energy source. But keep reading to learn if adding a Victron Energy battery bank to your solar setup might be worth it.