How can home batteries help with energy security?

• Energy storage: Batteries store excess solar energy generated during periods of low demand and release it during peak demand, helping to balance the grid.
• Frequency regulation: They can quickly respond to fluctuations in electricity supply and demand to maintain grid stability and prevent blackouts.

Solar and wind: Batteries store energy from intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind helping to ensure a more steady supply of electricity by using any stored energy when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing.

Grid services: They provide essential services such as congestion management and capacity adequacy, facilitating the integration of more renewable energy into the grid.

• Local storage: By storing locally generated renewable energy, batteries reduce reliance on imported fuels and enhance energy independence.
• Backup power: Some models can provide a reliable backup power source during outages, ensuring continuous energy supply for critical infrastructure.

• Cost savings: Batteries can reduce electricity costs by storing excess off-peak energy and then using it during peak periods.
• Supply chain security: Developing domestic battery manufacturing reduces dependence on foreign supply chains, enhancing economic resilience and national security.