Clean Energy Storage
Get the Most Out of Your Solar Investment
Backup Power That is Always Ready to Go
Gain peace of mind and keep essential operations running during power outages with reliable, backup battery storage from Generac®. Pairing storage with your solar energy system also reduces your reliance on the grid and lowers utility charges.
Why Choose Generac Battery Solutions for Your Farm?
Energy Independence and Reliability
✓ Store excess solar energy to use during power outages or low sunlight periods.
✓ Reduce reliance on the grid and lower peak demand charges.
Increased Profitability
✓ Decrease utility costs by using stored power during high-rate periods.
✓ Mitigate rising electricity costs and carbon taxes.
✓ Capture savings during utility rate increases by using stored energy.
Scalable and Flexible
✓ Modular solutions to fit unique needs of small or large agricultural operations.
✓ Easy integration with existing solar setups, including the NOREASTER ground-mounted system.
Testimonial
“Our decision to install the NOREASTER micro solar farm was a game-changer for our farm. Not only that, but the addition of backup batteries for our chicken barn has already provided us with a consistent and reliable power supply, protecting us during a four-day power outage in the area.”
– Justin Dunphy, Dunphy Farms.
Justin Dunphy, Dunphy Farms
NOREASTER 12 and backup battery
How Backup Battery Storage Works
Seamless Integration
Compatible with our NOREASTER systems and other solar installations.
Energy Capture
Stores surplus energy generated by your solar panels.
Smart Management
Automatically switches to battery power during outages, high-demand periods or at night.
More Common Questions We Hear About Battery Storage
Energy storage systems store energy produced by solar panels to be consumed at a later time.
Clean Energy Storage systems will save you money on demand charges from your utility provider, while also providing backup power without the emissions associated with a traditional backup generator.
The Smart Energy Company is an authorized GENERAC Clean Energy provider and is experienced in the implementation of the PWRCell lithium-ion clean energy storage system. These batteries are known for their reliability, high capacity and durability in harsh, demanding environments. This makes them ideal for agricultural applications and ensuring consistent energy availability even during outages.
No. While batteries offer a valuable hedge against power outages and long-term energy independence, many farmers opt for a grid-tied system.
Most solar batteries have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. The Generac PWRCell Lithium-ion batteries come with a warranty of 10 years.
Yes, but only if your system is designed for backup power. Standard grid-tied systems without batteries do not work during outages for safety reasons.
Charging time depends on battery capacity, solar panel output, and sunlight availability. Typically, a 10 kWh battery might take 5 to 7 hours to fully charge under optimal conditions.
Modern lithium-ion batteries require little to no maintenance.
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