How does my battery prevent power outages?

When the electric grid goes down, your home battery automatically isolates your house from the grid and starts powering your home. This allows you to continue using select appliances and devices until the power comes back on. All of this happens without your involvement.

In fact, homeowners are often unaware that there's been a power outage in their area. Your house will reconnect to the grid when your battery system recognizes that power has been restored.

Generally, your battery system operates in the background, charging from solar panels (or from the grid). This stored energy provides bill savings and backup power without you having to do anything. If you install solar panels, any extra energy can be stored in your battery to use later, when time-of-use rates are high or when your panels aren't producing. In the event of an outage, your battery will automatically provide backup power to your home.

New state rebates and incentives offer a chance to secure low-cost or even no-cost solar and battery systems. In California, for example, eligible homeowners can receive a free system through the SGIP program.