Solar + Battery Backup

Install solar panels. Add a battery. Keep the lights on. It sounds simple, but here is what it actually takes to make a home energy system work in California. Solar + Battery Is Becoming a Home Energy System Solar panels produce electricity. A battery stores electricity. But a well-designed system has to determine when electricity is produced, where it goes, when it should be stored, which loads can be backed up, and how the home should behave when the grid disappears. PG&E i

The answer isn't determined by the size of your house. It's determined by what you expect your home to do when the grid goes down. First: Understand the Difference Between kW and kWh This is probably the single most important concept in residential battery sizing. Understanding the difference can save thousands of dollars. Two homes could each need 13 kWh overnight but have completely different battery requirements. One might run a fridge, lights, Wi-Fi, and a TV. Another mig