This paper investigates the construction and operation of a residential photovoltaic energy storage system in the context of the current step–peak–valley tariff system. . Residential ESS (5–30kWh): Enables households to store solar energy during the day and use it during peak hours. Commercial & Industrial ESS (100–372kWh): Manages demand charges by shaving peak loads in factories, data centers, and shopping malls. Container ESS (3. 35–5MWh): Provides large-scale. . The deployment of distributed photovoltaic technology is of paramount importance for developing a novel power system architecture wherein renewable energy constitutes the primary energy source. Whether you're managing a factory's fluctuating load or trying to optimize your home's solar setup. . With the global energy transition and the widespread adoption of distributed energy systems, residential energy storage systems have become essential tools for household energy management. Whether for coping with power outages, reducing electricity costs through peak shaving and valley filling, or. . According to data released by EVTank, the global residential energy storage capacity reached 15. 6 GWh in 2022, marking a year-on-year growth of 136. EVTank predicts that by 2030, this figure will reach 172. 7 GWh, with a cumulative installed capacity of 748. 9 GWh for residential energy storage. . In combination with the declining cost of both solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems and rising electric utility rates, residential renewable adoption has become more favorable than ever. However, not all states provide the same opportunity for cost recovery, and the complicated and. .