Solar Panels Often Come with Batteries

Batteries are often used to store the energy solar panels produce so they can be used at night or during a power outage. Batteries can contain harmful chemicals like lead, cadmium, and sulphuric acid. These batteries have a natural lifespan, and at the end of that lifespan, they have to be disposed of. If these batteries aren't disposed of properly, they can leak these chemicals into the environment and cause pollution.

Again, though, solar technology is constantly improving. Whereas older batteries contained chemicals like these, today’s solar panel batteries are typically lithium-ion instead. If you opt for a new panel from a reputable supplier you won’t encounter this problem. So, fossil fuel consumption still releases heavy metals into the environment and atmosphere, whereas today’s solar systems don’t.

Solar panels have a lot of great environmental benefits, but there are also some potentially negative impacts to consider. Overall, though, the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to solar panels and their impact on the environment. So, if you're looking for a way to do your part for the planet, solar panels are definitely a good option!

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If you're interested in having solar panels installed, Solar Together can help. We offer group-buying discounts on solar panels and batteries. Our scheme works by aggregating the demand for solar panels and batteries from households in a local area. By pooling this demand, we're able to negotiate group-buying discounts with suppliers, making solar panels and batteries more affordable for everyone.

Even better, we vet suppliers for the quality of their service so that you don't have to. Beyond that, we even offer optional add-ons like battery storage and EV charge point installation and insurance-backed guarantees for customer protection.

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