Battery Storage Unit News Today

San Luis Obispo County has installed its first battery storage unit at one of its county buildings to provide renewable backup energy in case of power outages.

It was easy. >> reporter: hazletts bright idea was to bank on the sun and her 36 solar powers along with a battery storage unit tucked under her porch. to access her own energy, even as the grid was offline. >> once its up there, it just works. it i dont have to think about chasing gasoline. i dont have to think about running extension cords. >> reporter: its a process the lifetime new orleansian started after hurricane katrina and isaac, and a valuable lesson for anyone living in areas vulnerab...

Weather? >> reporter: we certainly saw this situation play out in realtime after hurricane ida. entire blocks with no power. you can think about an investment in solar kind of like buying a new car, because it can cost $20 or $30,000. congress can help with that. you have the hold and the new solar panels. but theres also a battery storage unit youve got to buy to be completely independent from the grid, which is expensive. if it can be done financially, though, weve seen from a woman in in new ...

Patching of roofs, youll find a town in new orleans recovering not only from the physical damage of ida but residents to no access to power for days or even weeks. everyone that is except for janelle. >> we didnt worry. we had power for fans. we had power for fridges. we were able to run the ac. it was easy. >> reporter: her bright idea was to bank on the sun and her 36 solar panels along with a battery storage unit tucked under her porch. kind of tucked away. >> tucked away and quiet. >> report...