Today, there are several options for installing a photovoltaic system, depending on the specific situation. There are stand-alone installations, grid-connected installations, installations with surplus compensation, installations with storage batteries… It all depends on the individual home and the client’s situation.
In recent months, demand for photovoltaic self-sufficiency has increased considerably, both in the business and residential sectors. Thanks to this new demand from the population, several energy suppliers have decided to take the plunge and offer a new self-consumption tariff model with compensation for surplus energy.
In this article, we’ll discuss the new options available to us for harnessing the remaining energy surpluses from our photovoltaic installation without the need for storage batteries.
Virtual batteries for surplus compensation
Several retailers are using the concept of “Virtual Battery .” But what does it entail? They’re also known as “digital piggy banks” or “wallets,” depending on the retailer. Still, they all have a common goal: to maximize self-consumption by offsetting excess photovoltaic energy as much as possible.
Its operation is simple: they accumulate the surplus
Before each installation, you can use a “balance” so that when the photovoltaic installation isn’t generating electricity at night, you can use the surplus energy you had that morning or even the accumulated surplus energy you generated months ago.
Furthermore, some marketing companies take it a step further, allowing residents to offset surpluses in their second homes, provided they also have a photovoltaic installation with a surplus compensation modality.
Advantages of Digital Piggy Banks
As everyone is aware, batteries incur an additional installation cost that some customers cannot afford. By signing up for these plans that offer virtual batteries, we avoid this problem.
On the other hand, some homes don’t have the space to add batteries or simply prefer not to have another element that requires maintenance. Hence, it’s worth analyzing rates that offer this new form of self-consumption with compensation.
If you’re interested in learning more about this topic or would like to discuss your options with a MASRED Engineering professional, please don’t hesitate to contact us without obligation. We look forward to hearing from you!
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