Solar Powered UPS Battery Backup
The solar UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is one way of cutting utility costs as well as providing an outlet of free power but most people underestimate the importance of buying a battery backup in case of power outrages. Even if the UPS battery charges to full it will last only for a few hours while powering all major appliances including computers but a battery backup can save you from going empty after that.
The concept was developed to supplement the power that the solar UPS is able to generate so that it can be used in extreme emergency situations such as when major storms and blizzards hit and power outrages ensue or when there is some other sort of natural disaster.
The great thing about the UPS battery backup is that it can be attached to the main electric grid as well to provide power whenever the grid shuts down or can’t handle the load. There has been some research that it is better to not tie your UPS battery or your general PV panels to a grid as that renders all the solar charge useless if a major storm knocks out your grid.
The manufacturers that sell solar UPSs have designed apps so that you can regulate battery usage and the way energy is used around your home. Solar energy is part of the smart revolution to being even power generation at your fingertips.
Major Pros
• The UPS tends to be wall mounted obviously in a location where the sun hits the most and this is best evaluated by a solar specialist. The system can sense a power outrage and immediately turns on to provide electricity to your house and it can run most commonly used appliances while air conditioning is a big question mark.
• Since the UPS is powered by green, renewable energy you don’t need to pay hefty electric bills to charge your regular UPS or refuel with petrol to run your generator. All you need to worry about is a series of overcast days with little available sunlight.
• The effect on the environment is profound. While conventional generators emit poisonous and cancerous fumes and increase ozone depletion, this UPS uses a natural resource and emits no harmful by-product. Furthermore, the solar UPS barely makes a sound and operates quietly even during use.
• By carrying out basic calculation you can turn to solar energy at those times of the day when electric power is used the most. This will cut your expenses in the long run even though the difference might seem minute at first. Also if the UPS is used regularly even when there is no power outrage, you are still saving money off your bill.
Just like regular solar power systems regular upkeep is a must to check the condition of the batteries and the wiring as well as to service the solar panels. If dust and grime clog the surface the power output of the UPS can decrease and there can be variations in voltage which can damage your battery.