This chart illustrates the average storage capacity (in kWh) and efficiency rating of various types of solar battery storage solutions suitable for residential use. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and others can employ to evaluate performance of deployed BESS or solar photovoltaic (PV) +BESS systems. We examined various ESB sizes, ranging from 2 kWh to 14 kWh, to gauge their influence on a building energy efficiency. First off, think about the size and capacity—obviously, if you've got a big family or use a lot of energy, you'll want a larger unit that. . Choosing the right energy storage system is a critical step towards energy independence and efficiency.