Are lithium ion solar batteries the best energy storage option?

Iceland and Paraguay might seem entirely different on the surface, but they have one thing in common: they’re almost 100% reliant on renewable energy. So why do large nations like the US find it difficult to reach just 20% of energy generation from renewables? There are many answers to that question, but one you’ll often see is because renewables are an intermittent power source – meaning, they aren’t reliable enough to run a whole country. This is partially true. The two major forms of renewable energy – solar and wind power – are considered intermittent resources, as the sun isn’t always shining and the wind isn’t always blowing. However, new energy storage technologies, like lithium ion solar batteries are making it possible to power homes with solar energy 24/7. In this blog, we’ll explain lithium ion solar batteries, see how much they cost, review popular brands, and discuss their pros and cons.