Energy Resilience

Keep the lights on
when the grid goes down.

Solar + battery storage means your home stays powered through outages, rate spikes, and extreme weather — on your own terms.

10–24 hrsTypical backup
30%Federal tax credit
$0Fuel cost
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How it works

Keep the power on.
Here's how.

A home battery stores electricity from your solar panels — or from the grid during off-peak hours. When the grid goes down, your battery automatically takes over in milliseconds, keeping your critical circuits running without interruption.

Important: Solar panels alone do not provide backup power during a grid outage — most grid-tied inverters shut off for utility-worker safety. You need a battery (or a generator) to keep your home powered when the grid is down.
Step 01
Solar panels generate power
Sunlight hits your panels and generates DC electricity during the day. Excess power flows into your battery automatically.
Step 02
Battery stores the energy
Your home battery stores surplus solar power — or charges from the grid during low-rate overnight hours.
Step 03
Grid goes down
A power outage triggers your system's automatic switchover in under 20 milliseconds. No manual steps. No delay.
Step 04
Your home stays on
Critical circuits — fridge, lights, router, medical devices — continue running on stored power. You wait out the outage in comfort.
Backup duration

How long will
your battery last?

It depends on what you're running. Here's a real-world guide for a standard 10–13.5 kWh battery.

Critical loads onlyfridge, lights, phone12–24 hrs
Moderate useadd some HVAC8–12 hrs
Heavy useHVAC + EV charging3–6 hrs
Solar rechargeclear day4–6 hrs
13.5 kWh
Tesla Powerwall 3
Continuous power11.5 kW
Backup circuitsWhole home or critical
Solar compatibleYes
Est. installed~$11,500
Multiple batteries can be stacked. Enphase IQ Battery 5P is stackable from 5 kWh up.
Top systems

Leading home battery
systems (2025).

Sol Country does not sell batteries directly. We compare the leading systems and connect you with licensed installers in your area.

Tesla Powerwall 3
13.5 kWh
Integrated solar inverter · ~$11,500 installed
Enphase IQ Battery 5P
5 kWh stackable
Microinverter ecosystem · ~$5,000–6,000/unit
Franklin WH Series
13.6 kWh
High power output · ~$9,500 installed
Generac PWRcell
9–18 kWh modular
Scalable for large homes · ~$10,000–18,000
Prices are estimates before incentives. Federal ITC (30%) and state rebates significantly reduce net cost.
What you qualify for

Incentives that
make it affordable.

A solar + battery system qualifies for the federal 30% Investment Tax Credit. Colorado adds state rebates through HOMES and HEAR programs, and Xcel Energy offers battery incentive programs for enrolled customers.

Federal ITCSolar + battery30%
Colorado HOMES/HEARQualifying householdsUp to $8,000
Xcel battery incentiveDemand response enrollmentVaries
30%
Federal tax credit
Colorado HOMES/HEARUp to $8,000
Xcel demand response$75–850/yr
Sol Grid VPPLaunching 2027
Net cost after credits~$6,000–8,000
Sol Grid VPP

Turn your battery
into income.

Sol Grid is Sol Country's virtual power plant waitlist. When grid demand spikes, your battery shares stored energy — and you earn credits or cash back from your utility. Early waitlist members get priority access at launch.

Join the Sol Grid waitlist →
Is this right for you?

Good fit vs.
wait and see.

Choose resilience if:
You've had 2+ outages in the past year
You own your home
You have or are adding solar panels
You have medical equipment that requires power
You're in a wildfire or severe weather-prone area
Consider waiting if:
You rent (explore community solar instead)
Your utility rates are very low (under $0.10/kWh)
You're planning to move within 2 years
Not sure? Take the 2-minute quiz →
Common questions

Everything you
need to know.

How long will a home battery last during an outage?+
A standard 10–13.5 kWh battery powers critical loads (fridge, lights, internet, medical devices) for 12–24 hours. Adding HVAC reduces that to 8–12 hours. With solar recharging during daylight, you can extend backup indefinitely on clear days.
What size battery do I need?+
Can my battery charge from solar during an outage?+
Can I add a battery to an existing solar system?+
How much does a home battery cost?+
How long do home batteries last?+
Do I need a permit?+
Is a battery better than a generator?+

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your home.

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