Why Rooftop Solar & Battery Storage Make A Powerful Pair

For many homeowners across Northern Colorado, rooftop solar can be an appealing way to generate electricity from a renewable energy source. While solar panels can help offset a portion of your electricity use, pairing solar with a battery energy storage system (BESS) can unlock additional benefits, especially when it comes to resiliency, flexibility, and making the most of the energy your system produces.

How Rooftop Solar & Battery Storage Work Together

A rooftop solar system generates electricity when the sun is shining. Pairing solar with a battery energy storage system allows excess energy to be stored for later use, helping bridge the gap between when energy is produced and when it’s needed. Together, the technologies provide greater flexibility in how energy is managed within your home, while also supporting a more resilient electric grid

Added Resiliency For Your Home

One of the most recognized benefits of battery storage is backup power capability. Advanced battery systems are designed to store energy and can help maintain power to selected household loads when grid power is interrupted, depending on system configuration and battery capacity.

Battery systems are often installed alongside rooftop solar because the technologies work naturally together to provide greater energy flexibility and resiliency.

Turn Your Battery Into A Grid Resource

Through PVREA’s Battery Rewards program, qualifying members can earn incentives for allowing PVREA to utilize their battery during periods of high demand on the bulk electric grid. Participating batteries can be dispatched during demand response events, helping support a stable and resilient electric system.

Members enrolled in the program receive:

• An upfront enrollment incentive based on installed battery manufacturer-rated continuous capacity.
• An ongoing monthly participation reward while enrolled in the program.
• Assurance that at least 30% of the battery’s stored energy will remain after a demand response event.

This creates a unique opportunity for members to receive benefits from a battery system while also supporting the cooperative and fellow members.

Terms and conditions apply. Review the full program details, eligible battery systems, and participation requirements by visiting our Battery Rewards page.

Supporting A Smarter Energy Future

Battery storage technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the modern electric grid. When connected across many participating homes, batteries can help respond to periods of high energy demand and contribute to a more efficient electric system. PVREA’s Battery Rewards program allows participating members to be part of that effort while receiving tangible benefits in return.

For members exploring rooftop solar, considering battery storage at the same time may provide additional value beyond energy production alone. Together, rooftop solar and battery storage can offer a powerful combination of renewable energy, backup capability, and participation in innovative programs designed to benefit both individual members and the entire cooperative membership.

Exploring Your Options

Every member’s energy goals are different. Rooftop solar can help offset a portion of your electric use, while battery storage can provide backup power capability and added energy flexibility. Together, they can create a more versatile energy solution for your home.

Whether you’re researching rooftop solar, considering a battery system, or exploring both technologies together, PVREA offers resources to help you make informed decisions. Members with eligible battery systems may also qualify to earn incentives through the Battery Rewards program.

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