Battery Storage Systems Archives - Cinnamon Energy Systems

Vehicle To Grid – Not So Fast

Jan 24, 2022 | Battery Storage Systems, Electric Grid, Electric Vehicles, Energy Technology

The Energy Show · Vehicle To Grid (V2G) – Not So Fast There are two segments of the renewable energy industry growing like crazy (in addition to solar), electric vehicles and home battery storage systems.People are installing battery storage systems for two...

What Batteries Should I Buy With My Solar System?

Sep 3, 2021 | Battery Storage Systems

The Energy Show · What Batteries Should I Buy With My Solar System? Are you worried about blackouts and public safety power shutoffs (PSPS)? Are you sick of getting ripped off by rising electric rates from your local utility? Then you’re one of the millions of...

Battery Storage Safety with Matt Paiss

Aug 6, 2021 | Battery Storage Systems, Solar Safety, Solar Technology

The Energy Show · Battery Storage Safety with Matt Paiss About 15 years ago the solar and fire protection industries worked together to improve the safety of rooftop solar panels. With the increased popularity of lithium ion batteries for backup power, the solar and...

Design Considerations for Battery Backup Systems

Jul 15, 2020 | Battery Storage Systems, Energy Technology, Solar Power System

Solar and battery backup systems are the ideal antidote to the triple threat of high evening electric rates (over $0.50/kwh), frequent power failures (some of which are deliberate shut-offs), and our increasing dependence on electricity for the necessities of life...

Converting a House to Zero Net Energy

Jan 31, 2020 | Battery Storage Systems, Cheap Energy, Electric Vehicles, Environment, Fossil Fuels, Solar Power System, Whole House Electrification

Buildings consume 40% of our energy, most of that for heating and cooling. Almost all of this energy is supplied by fossil fuels, resulting in tremendous CO2 emissions. Building electrification solves this problem. Instead of burning fossil fuels in homes and...

The Myth of Whole House Battery Backup

Jan 24, 2020 | Battery Storage Systems, Energy Saving Tips, Energy Technology

Will batteries keep your AC cranking and electric vehicle charged up during an extended blackout? Probably not. We like to believe the myth of whole house battery backup or the notion that our 21st century lifestyle will continue unabated despite fire hell or high...