Plug and Play Battery

Are you considering purchasing a plug and play battery? This equipment is indeed practical and efficient for storing green electricity produced by your solar panels. Easy to install and portable, this accessory can be used for domestic or mobile use. It is therefore suitable for many applications while avoiding energy loss.

Discover the plug and play solar batteries offered by Planet Soar, a specialist in energy transition.

What is a plug and play battery?

A plug and play battery is an electricity storage system for photovoltaic panels. It allows you to store surplus electricity for later use. Unlike traditional batteries, the plug and play system is ready to use. It does not require complex wiring with cables. You can install it yourself without the need for a professional.

The advantages of a plug and play battery

Using this type of solar battery has many advantages:

• Storage of surplus green electricity produced: If this electricity is not used, it is lost. However, by adding a battery to your system, you can store the electricity to use it later, for example, at night or on cloudy days.
• Improved self-consumption: This equipment optimizes the efficiency of your solar panels. By storing the energy produced, you use it fully without loss. Even if your electricity needs are not fully covered, your self-sufficiency will be better.
• Possible use even for small spaces: This system is portable. It can therefore be used even if your solar panel occupies a small space. It is suitable, for example, for mobile use in a motorhome.
• Installation that only takes a few minutes: The plug and play system allows you to quickly install the battery without external help. The unit is ready for use.
• Long-term savings: By storing your self-produced electricity, you save money on your electricity supplier's bill.
• Intelligent energy management: This type of battery may include options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or smart applications to better manage your consumption.
• A modular system: If your needs change, it is possible to add an additional battery without changing equipment.

How to choose your plug and play battery wisely?

To choose your plug and play solar battery wisely, it is essential to consider certain criteria:

• Storage capacity: This is expressed in kWh or Ah. It is the amount of energy that the equipment can store. It must therefore correspond to your needs. To do this, you must first have estimated your electricity consumption and assess the amount you want to store.
• Lifespan (cycle life): This is the number of charge and discharge cycles that a battery can withstand. Opt for a battery with a large number of cycles so that its lifespan is longer.
• Battery type: Avoid batteries that are not very environmentally friendly and have a short lifespan. Choose lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO₄) batteries. These are the most efficient and safe.
• Energy efficiency: This corresponds to the proportion of stored energy that is restored when the battery is used. Expressed as a percentage, it should be as high as possible.

Applications: where to use a plug and play battery?

Plug-and-play batteries are light, mobile, and so easy to use that they can be used for many purposes. Of course, it is possible to use them for domestic use with photovoltaic panels installed on your roof. However, you can dedicate them to other uses: motorhomes, second homes, or on a boat.

Discover our other equipment:

• Single-phase solar battery
• Three-phase solar battery

FAQ – All you need to know about the plug and play battery

What autonomy can be expected?

The autonomy of a plug and play battery depends on its power. For example, a 5 kWh battery can store enough energy to power a 500 Watt electrical appliance for 10 hours.

Is it really ready to use?

Yes, this type of battery can be integrated into your existing solar system in a few minutes with simple connections.

Can it be connected to an inverter or a solar panel?

Generally, this type of battery can be connected directly to the inverter or micro-inverter of your solar panel.