During the Swedish National Conference on Public Health and Defence, where crisis preparedness is a central theme, Svensk Solenergi launched a new five-step guide to help households secure their electricity supply in the event of a power outage.
With the help of solar panels, home batteries, and the right inverters, homeowners can prepare for standby operation – also known as island operation – and manage their energy supply during both minor grid disruptions and major crises. This offers peace of mind not only to individual households but also to entire neighbourhoods, as nearby residents can come over to charge their phones during power outages.
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“Recent events have shown how important it is to have robust energy solutions. Our guide makes it easy for households to secure their energy supply and contribute to a more resilient society,” says Anna Werner, CEO of Svensk Solenergi.
Five steps for emergy operation
The guide describes how households with solar panels can take the step to emergency operation:
1. The right type of inverter - check that it supports functions such as back up power or standalone mode.
2. installing a home battery - a battery connected to the solar panels allows you to store and use electricity around the clock.
3. Qualified installer - use a professional installer to ensure proper installation.
4. Adapting the house's electrical system - define which appliances will be powered in case of a power cut
5. Communication - Inform the grid owner and tell your neighbors that you have installed standby power.
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By promoting standby operation, Svensk Solenergi hopes to contribute to increased security both for individual households and entire communities through increased local resilience and ability to handle crisis situations. (hcn)
