Understanding Your Solar + Battery System Hardware
Your solar + battery system is designed to work seamlessly in the background — producing clean energy, storing it for later, and keeping your home powered even during outages. Here’s a quick overview of the main components that make it all possible:
Solar Panels
Mounted on your roof, these capture sunlight and convert it into electricity for your home.
Inverter
The inverter changes solar energy (DC power) into the type of electricity (AC power) your home appliances use every day.
Battery
Your battery stores extra solar power so it’s available at night or whenever your home needs backup power.
Gateway
(Also known as Tesla Gateway or FranklinWH aGate). Think of this as the “traffic controller” for your system. It manages where your energy flows — whether to your home, to charge your battery, or back to the grid. It also makes sure your home stays safely powered during outages.
Monitoring App
Your app shows you, in real time, how much energy you’re producing, storing, and using. You’ll have instant insight into your home’s energy independence.
How It All Works Together
During the day, your panels generate electricity. Your home uses what it needs first. Excess energy charges your battery. At night — or if the grid goes down — your battery powers your home, keeping your lights and essentials on.
Good to Know
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With the settings in place, your system is designed to run automatically — no daily adjustments are needed.
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The gateway is key to ensuring safe, reliable transitions when the grid goes down.