Going solar is a great way to save money, gain energy independence and protect the planet. Adding battery backup for extra energy storage helps you make the most of your home solar system.
Picture this: you have solar panels on your roof. As the sun shines and your system produces electricity, your home uses it immediately to cover its needs. That’s how solar works, with or without a backup battery. But here’s the difference:
- With solar alone, excess energy is sent back to the utility grid in exchange for credits through net metering.
- With a backup battery, your home stores extra solar energy for later use. If there’s still energy once your home is powered and the battery is fully charged, it’s offloaded to the grid.
No matter where your energy comes from—your solar panels or your battery—it seamlessly powers your home. You won’t even notice as it switches from one source to another. Trinity Solar uses Tesla Powerwall batteries, and we’re a Tesla Energy Certified Installer. See solar and battery backup solutions.
Benefits of solar battery storage:
Protect your home during outages
With storms, power outages and brownouts becoming more frequent, it's more important than ever to be prepared with a reliable power source. Not only does a backup battery keep the lights on, it also keeps your home at a comfortable temperature, devices charged, food chilled and water running. In short, a solar storage battery protects your basic needs and daily conveniences.
Solar is a power source you can count on. Battery backup ensures your home has electricity when you need it most.
Save money
Solar with battery backup maximizes your solar consumption and minimizes your use of utility energy. Instead of pulling power from the grid when solar doesn’t cover your needs, like at night, you’ll call on energy stored in your battery. This helps soften the blow of utility rate hikes and saves you money in the long run.
Gain more independence
The electric grid is aging. It struggles to keep up with demand in some areas, causing outages and uncertainty. Utility rates are constantly changing, making it hard to plan for the future or even pay electric bills today. Solar, on the other hand, is predictable because the sun rises every day. Pairing a backup battery with your solar system makes this energy source even better, because you’ll rely more on the sun and less on the grid.
A variety of payment options
When you go solar with Trinity, we tailor your system to your energy needs. Adding battery storage brings customization to the next level. But the customization doesn’t stop there. You have multiple payment plans to choose from. Explore solar and battery payment options.
Maximize environmental benefits
Solar panels alone are great for the Earth. When you add a Tesla Powerwall backup battery, your system becomes even more eco-friendly. By storing your extra solar energy, you maximize your use of solar and its environmental benefits. Plus, unlike noisy, gas-guzzling generators, backup batteries are quiet and emissions free.
How much does it cost to get solar panels and Tesla Powerwall battery storage?
Schedule a free consultation to find out. During this in-home visit, we’ll chat about your energy needs, discuss how many batteries you might need, confirm that your roof qualifies for solar, and give you a quote.
