Past 2 years will stand out in the history books as years that forced us to radically rethink (and adjust) the status quo. As we go into summer, the stability of our electricity grid will be put to the test when many of us are spending most of our time at home.

Fire season will begin shortly in different places, with utilities sending out messages about public safety power shutoffs. On the East Coast and gulf states, forecasters predict an “above average” number of hurricanes and storms every year. Given the reality that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, you may be thinking about getting some form of backup power for your home. After all, we’re stuck inside all day, and work and school, among other activities, are heavily dependent on stable power. Here are three key reasons why energy storage is a better choice than a generator for energy resiliency when your power inevitably goes out.  There are 3 reasons for you to choose ESS  over a generator/transformer during Fire and Hurricane season. In a series of articles we will share those 3 reasons with you.

POLLUTION

Generators are infamous for two forms of pollution when run: air and sound. The former can be very dangerous, even lethal, due to high amounts of carbon monoxide emissions. The latter can be very annoying to you and your neighbors due to their loud, obnoxious sound that carries.

Generator manufacturers provide sound ratings that are measured at 23 away, which I find to be misleading. From that distance, these ratings can reach over 70 decibels, roughly as loud as your typical household vacuum cleaner. If you don't have a large backyard or you happen to live in a dense residential community, it’s likely you’ll have to place the generator closer than 23 feet away, so you can be certain it will sound much louder than a vacuum cleaner.

Batteries, on the other hand, don't pollute harmful gases when they discharge and therefore are a more eco-friendly and safer solution. They are also much quieter. Some of the current energy storage systems are rated at 35 decibels—louder than a whisper, but softer than a refrigerator’s humming. Your ears will thank you!

Generators are also the culprit for a third form of pollution: visual. Since a generator needs to be installed outdoors, it is normally placed in a backyard over a flat concrete slab, which can be an eyesore. Many HOAs may not allow you to use a generator in the first place, since they can disrupt the aesthetics and landscaping of a home, especially when the unit may cause a noise disturbance for neighbors.

Batteries don’t have these issues. A Li-ion, for example, can be installed almost anywhere inside a home or garage, provided the battery remains within its temperature limits. With a battery, you’ll have more placement options, with a sleek and modern design you’ll want to see.

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