Your home battery system enables you to store the electricity generated by your solar panels throughout the day and use it when it’s most needed. If you don’t have solar, your battery can be charged from the grid and used when electricity prices or demand spike.

If you want your solar panels to continue to generate electricity during an emergency, in most cases you will need a solar battery system. Usually solar energy systems are designed to shut down automatically during an outage for safety reasons. This is to prevent the solar system from sending power back into the grid, which could be dangerous for the utility workers repairing the lines.

To use solar power during an outage, you would need a energy storage system (like a Tesla Powerwall or Enphase 5p) or a solar system with an inverter that allows for off-grid operation. This setup can store excess energy generated during the day and provide power to your home even when the grid is down.

Solar batteries are eligible for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which allows you to claim a percentage of your energy storage costs as a tax credit. The ITC currently offers 30% of the total installation cost as a federal tax credit, and this is available until 2032, at least for solar systems and battery installations.

For property owners assigned to a time-of-use plan by their electric company, the cost for electricity can skyrocket when you want to use it the most, usually between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Having the option to use your battery during peak time-of-use hours can save you money and reduce the load on your local electrical grid.

Good Energy Solutions offers a wide range of batteries, each with their own unique features.

Secure energy ensures stability in times of crisis. Take a moment to consider the far-reaching effects of a power outage, particularly during natural disasters. Without electricity, everyday life comes to a standstill.

Basic necessities like lighting, heating, cooking, food storage, the internet and medical devices could quickly become inaccessible. Home energy security isn’t just a matter of convenience; it’s a critical safeguard for your most essential needs.

One of the most important keys to maintaining stability is the reliable flow of power that a backup battery can provide.  If you want total peace of mind that comes with a secure, reliable power supply.

The size of your battery system will be determined by your specific energy storage needs. Key factors, such as your household’s electricity usage and the appliances or devices you want to back up, will influence the ideal battery capacity for your home. Our consultants can help you properly size your battery system to fit your custom needs. For whole-home backup, you will probably need multiple batteries.

Businesses also benefit from having energy storage installed on their property. Companies can lose a lot of money during a grid outage. Our engineers can design backup systems to provide immediate help during a power outage. Batteries run quietly with seamless switch over when the grid goes down. Battery systems are also covered by the 30% federal tax credit. 

Our team has installed battery systems for Evergy, banks and other kinds of commercial operations to help them ensure their operation continue to run smoothly during a an emergency.   

Good Energy Solutions is one of the only Premier Certified Installers in the area for the Tesla Powerwall, Wall Connector and Powershare systems. We also are a certified Enphase Installer. 

Many of our installers, designers and consultants are NABCEP© certified, indicating they are elites in the solar industry.