Solar Energy's Fate: What Happens When Your Batteries Are Full?
So, you’ve got solar panels on your roof, which is pretty neat. They’re chugging along, making electricity. But What Happens When your house doesn’t need all that power, and your batteries are already topped up? It’s a common question, and honestly, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. We’re going to break down what happens to that extra solar energy, because you don’t want it going to waste, right? Key Takeaways When your solar panels produce more electricity than your home is using, and your batteries are full, the excess power typically goes back into the main electricity grid. Many utility companies offer ‘net metering,’ where they credit your account for the solar energy you send back to the grid, which can lower your future electricity bills. Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) are another way to get paid for excess solar energy, with electricity providers buying back the surplus power at a set rate. To use more of your own solar power, yo...