With extreme weather, wildfires, and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events becoming frequent realities, it’s more important than ever to have a reliable backup power source for your home or business. Solar batteries can bring you peace of mind by keeping your power on during a grid disruption.
Six Rivers Solar is a leading solar provider specializing in solar batteries for grid-tied, off-grid, and microgrid solar energy systems. We install the most innovative solar battery technologies from industry-leading brands like FranklinWH, Tesla Powerwall, Generac, Sol-Ark, and more. If you’re looking for a solar battery installer in the Humboldt, Del Norte, or Tri-County area, call us today. We can help you save on installation costs with incentives like the 30% solar battery tax credit!
How Do Solar Batteries Work?
Solar panels generate a lot of electricity—often more than a single home or business needs at a given time. Solar batteries let you store the excess electricity from your PV panels and use it when the sun is not shining, allowing you to use more of the electricity they generate. If your solar energy system is off-grid, battery storage is absolutely essential for power after dark, but they offer numerous benefits for grid-tied systems as well, including:
- Blackout protection – For the safety of line workers, your solar panel system will automatically shut off during an outage, leaving you without power. However, with a battery system, you can isolate from the grid and operate in “island mode,” keeping your power on.
- Electric bill savings – You can strategically shift your home to battery power during costly time-of-use periods. This is called load shifting and helps you save money while reducing your reliance on utilities like PG&E.
- Reduced carbon footprint – Most of the electricity from the grid is sourced from fossil fuels. By adding a solar battery to your renewable energy system, you’re maximizing your solar potential and using cleaner electricity for your home or business.
Expert Solar Battery Design and Installation on the North Coast
Solar batteries can keep essential appliances on during an outage or even power your entire home for days, but it all depends on the size of your system and backup capacity. Because of the complexities involved, it’s best to partner with a specialist who can design a system that meets the backup power needs of your home or business.
Six Rivers Solar is an expert in both commercial and residential solar battery design. We can determine how many batteries you’ll need and ensure the system is installed for optimal performance. We install:
- Solar panels with battery storage
- Solar battery upgrades and add-ons
- Battery-ready solar systems (allows you to easily add a battery anytime in the future)
We’ve been renewable energy leaders since we first opened our doors in 1980. Six Rivers Solar is a Certified FranklinWH installer, a Certified Tesla Powerwall installer, an Elite PWRPartner with Generac, and a Certified Silver Installer with Sol-Ark, and our team can find the right solar battery for you based on your energy storage needs and budget. We also offer easy financing and can help you take advantage of solar incentives for solar and batteries, like the 30% federal solar tax credit.
