Wind Solar Combination

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Advantages of a wind solar combination to charge battery banks

When you look at installing a solar panel system, one of your key concerns needs to be maintaining a consistent supply of power. Toward that end, you have likely purchased a rechargeable battery bank where you can store your power. However, rather than relying on your solar panels alone, you may want to consider the advantages of using a wind solar combination to charge your battery bank.

The main advantage of a wind solar combination is that you will have a much more consistent power supply for your battery bank. During the night time hours, your solar power panel is not going to be contributing much to your battery bank, and if you run a number of nighttime power needs through the bank it could be completely empty in the morning. Using a wind turbine to supplement the solar power panel is therefore a good idea.

In most areas, the wind blows slightly all of the time. In many zones near rivers or with hills, evening winds are not uncommon as the different temperatures of air settle for the night. This provides a consistent source of power during the nighttime hours, so that the battery bank is continually being provided with energy to maintain a solid charge.

Some people protest that investing in a wind turbine is expensive. However, which is more expensive? An investment in a wind turbine that is going to provide you with a lifetime of renewable energy, or continually buying supplemental power from your local electric company? Even if you supplement with your own diesel powered back up generator, your ongoing fuel costs will negate your savings from having purchased a wind turbine.

Advantages of a wind solar combination system are real and tangible

Another advantage of not relying on a solar power panel system by itself is the security. These systems are becoming popular targets for thieves, who have found that they have high resale values. You may want to think about protecting expensive solar panels against theft with solar powered security cameras. Component pieces can be just as valuable as whole systems, so even if you recover your system panels, they may be completely torn apart. Having a backup power generation system prevents you from being in the dark for weeks.

You may also find that a wind solar combination qualifies you for unique incentives from your local government or environmental body. Many home improvement projects that add green resources to the community are being subsidized or rewarded with tax credits to encourage more of this behavior in the community. Talk with your accountant or city clerk to see if there are any of these incentives available to you as you build your system.

When you look at all the advantages of a wind solar combination system for charging your battery bank, it is easy to see that the advantages are real and tangible. Given the vagaries of the weather and the outside damage possibilities to the solar power panel systems, it is to your advantage to have a back up system in place for powering your home or business without interruption. The wind solar combination is one of the best ways to make this happen.