Summer Solar Power: How to Make the Most of Long, Sunny Days

Longer days, warmer weather, and a blazing sun from as early as 5 am- summer is on its way! These are perfect conditions for generating solar power and taking advantage of peak production hours to reduce energy bills and stay powered even during potential blackouts.

However, installing solar panels alone isn’t enough to unlock the season’s full potential. By pairing your existing solar PV system with a solar battery, you can maximise energy production, reduce reliance on the grid, store excess power, and enhance your home’s energy efficiency.

Here’s how to harness the full power of summer sunshine and set yourself up for energy savings all year round.

Use a Solar Battery to Store Surplus Energy

The long summer days allow your panels to generate more energy than usual—often more than your household uses. With a solar battery, you can store that excess power for later use, such as running appliances at night or during cloudy weather.

This not only reduces your energy bills but also shields you from rising electricity costs and summer blackouts.

Smart strategy: Use programmable timers or smart home apps to automate appliances for peak solar hours.

Optimise Your Energy Use During Peak Production Hours

The key to getting the most from your solar system is aligning your energy consumption with peak solar production hours, usually between 10 am and 4 pm. Running energy-intensive tasks like laundry, dishwashing, or charging electric vehicles during these times ensures you use free solar energy instead of drawing from the grid.

Smart strategy: Use programmable timers or smart home apps to automate appliances for peak solar hours.

Monitor and Adjust Your System with Solar Apps

Many modern solar systems come with companion apps that allow you to track energy production and consumption in real-time. By monitoring your system, you can identify energy usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and adjust your consumption to maximise sunny days.

Some solar providers, such as Solar Battery Group, offer Monitoring and Maintenance Plans to ensure your solar PV system continues to perform efficiently, maximising energy production and keeping it free from faults.

 

Plan for Summer Blackouts

With increased demand for electricity during heatwaves, blackouts can become more frequent. Solar panels alone won’t keep your home running during a power outage, but a solar battery will.

By storing solar energy, your battery can kick in automatically if the grid goes down, keeping essentials like refrigerators, fans, and lights running smoothly.

Battery-backed systems also give you peace of mind during extreme weather events, knowing your home will stay powered no matter what.

Take Advantage of Feed-In Tariffs

If your battery fills up and you still have excess energy, consider selling it back to the grid through a feed-in tariff. Many energy providers offer compensation for the surplus energy your system generates, helping you earn credits on your bill.

Solar power isn’t just a smart investment for summer—it can deliver savings and energy security year-round, giving you peace of mind and confidence in your energy independence.

Invest in Energy-Efficient Appliances

Switching to energy-efficient appliances maximises the impact of solar power by reducing the overall load on your system. During summer, appliances like air conditioners and pool pumps are used frequently—so choosing energy-efficient models will keep your bills down and stretch your solar energy further.

By following these strategies, you can make the most of long, sunny summer days, maximise energy production, cut electricity bills, and even safeguard your home from blackouts. Solar power isn’t just a smart investment for summer—it can deliver savings and energy security year-round, giving you peace of mind and confidence in your energy independence.

Thinking about adding a solar battery? It will help you maximise all that summer solar power magic, store all that extra sunshine, and ensure your home stays powered, even when the sun sets or the grid goes down.

Contact Solar Battery Group today to find your home’s perfect solar battery solution, or request a callback here!