Installing solar panels is a powerful move toward clean energy, but pairing them with a battery backup system is what truly makes a home energy-resilient.
What Happens Without a Battery?
Without a battery, excess solar energy produced during the day gets sent to the grid — and your home draws power from the grid at night. That can work, but it leaves you vulnerable during power outages and grid instability — both of which are becoming more common.
The Role of Solar Batteries
A solar battery stores the energy your system produces during the day, allowing you to:
- Power your home at night or during blackouts
- Reduce reliance on the grid
- Use your solar energy when electricity rates are highest (in time-of-use areas)
In short, you’re not just producing energy — you’re controlling it.
Battery Demand is Rising
New England experienced a significant rise in extreme weather and grid strain over the past few years. As a result, more homeowners are seeing the value in energy storage. Batteries like the Tesla Powerwall and Enphase IQ are becoming common in new solar installations.
Peace of Mind for Your Family
Whether it’s a snowstorm, hurricane, or simple power outage, a battery ensures that your family has access to essential energy when it’s needed most.