Using solar energy is the first step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. But are you making the most of it? We will offer you a series of tips to optimize solar self-consumption.
But if you\’re still unclear about how solar power works and how it could benefit both the planet and your pocket, you should first take a look at all the information we\’ve got for you. So you will understand why we are the energy of the future!
Did you know that optimizing energy use in self-consumption of your home Can you save much more effectively on your electricity bill?
By now you may have heard tips to reduce heating, electricity and water costs, such as reducing the use of heating at night or turning off the tap.
At Powen we want to go one step further and offer you solutions to optimize your solar energy self-consumption in a more efficient way. Do you want to know which one?
Collect solar energy, convert it and consume it yourself
It is the best option if what you want is to use the energy in your home in an optimal and efficient way. Would you like to know what solar energy consists of and what are the benefits it can offer you? In this article, we explain everything you need to know to start optimizing your solar energy use through self-consumption.
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Optimization of solar self-consumption: installation of panels
At Powen, we offer you complete and correct installation of solar panels state-of-the-art it will work with optimal performance so you can enjoy the simplest and cleanest way of electricity in your home.
The first thing to remember is that solar panels do not generate electricity when the sun goes down, unless you have one Solar batterythus the light you use at night will come from the grid.
In order not to depend too much on the electricity grid, the best thing you can do is to adapt your household routines to the hours of sunshine:
- Leave the processes that consume the most energy (dishwasher, oven, iron…) on the weekend, when you are at home.
- Use timers for your appliances and schedule them to use throughout the day.
- In winter and summer, program the heating or air conditioning, so that at night you avoid staying on and consuming more than necessary.
Another good option to promote self-consumption of electricity is the installation of a solar battery. In principle it may be more expensive, however, in the long run it is the most effective and profitable.
With her, you can considerably increase your self-consumption of electricitybecause you will take advantage of self-generated solar energy at night or on cloudy days.
But without a doubt, the best way to optimize your self-consumption is to make sure that your installation has been done correctly.
Design a system that adapts to your self-consumption needs
Just as no two people are the same, we do not all have the same electricity consumption needs. At Powen, we not only design the solar power system you need, but you can also tell us about your self-consumption needs and our advisors will get to work to provide you with a detailed plan to optimize your solar self-consumption .
And it is that, a consumption adapted to the hours of the greatest solar radiation will allow you increases the percentage of self-consumption and thus maximize savings on your electricity bill.
Most of the energy consumption is focused on essential daily actions, such as running the washing machine or dishwasher, so it is advisable to tackle these types of tasks during daylight hours. And if you\’re not at home? You can schedule them at any time.
In short, the best thing you can do is move any type of activity that requires a lot of electricity consumption to the hours when you can benefit from self-consumption of solar energy.
Making solar panel installation profitable can be something as simple as changing some habits.
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Control the amount of solar energy you generate to optimize self-consumption
Find out how much solar energy you generate help you enormous to know how much you can spend and how much you can save. At Powen, in addition to the fact that we do the complete installation of solar panels, we also offer you an application where you can check how much energy you have thanks to the collection from the panels.
Again, it\’s about adapt your consumption habits to make them coincide with the hours the panels work and thus get the most out of them.
Think of it like doing your monthly household budget. In this way, you will always be clear about your consumption and you will bet on a much more efficient self-consumption of solar energy.
Installation of batteries that store solar energy
Although the above four aspects should be enough to achieve optimal self-consumption of solar energy, you should know that you could also add battery to your solar power plant. They serve for short-term energy transfer.
Why waste the energy generated by solar panels when you are not at home? Having a battery would help you store that energy that is produced and thus increase your self-consumption of solar energy.
Did you know that by installing a battery you could save around 70% of the electricity that the photovoltaic panels generate and that you don\’t use? This way you will continue to have clean energy when your panels cannot generate 100% of the electricity you need.
Do you want to have all the complete information to become a true self-consumption guru? Contact our professionals who will gladly advise you on the way to renewable, clean and infinite energy!