Several individuals from New York prefer photovoltaic (PV) system without batteries, as they are simpler, affordable, and more effective than the ones with batteries. But the situation completely changes when we there is an issue of the grid going down. In such cases, batteries appear as a savior. There are ways to connect your PV system with a battery backup: AC coupling and DC coupling.

It is advised to use AC coupling for this purpose. In this process, an additional battery is used with a grid-tied, battery backup (GTBB) inverter, which is responsible for charging the battery bank. For this approach, a subpanel is connected to a GTBB and is known as “critical loads panel.” Most of the crucial circuits are connected to this breaker box. You can connect with us to learn more about AC coupling for your solar PV system. We also offer affordable solar installation in New York.