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Home Resilience

Backup power systems
for your home.

Sol Country compares home batteries, solar + storage systems, and V2H options — and connects you with licensed installers in your area.

30% · Federal tax credit10–24 hrs · Typical backup$0 · Fuel cost
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.
Sol Country Pick
Tesla Powerwall 3
TESLA

Fastest payback for most Colorado homeowners — integrated inverter means no extra hardware.

~$11,500 installed13.5 kWh30% ITC~7 yr payback
Home batteries

Standalone battery systems —
no solar required.

These systems charge from the grid overnight at off-peak rates and provide backup power during outages. Solar panels are recommended but not required.

TESLA · 13.5 KWH
Powerwall 3

Integrated solar inverter — no separate inverter needed. Industry-leading continuous power output.

EST. BACKUP · 12–24 HRS CRITICAL
~$11,500 installed
~$3,450 back with 30% ITC
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ENPHASE · 5 KWH STACKABLE
IQ Battery 5P

Pairs with Enphase microinverter systems. Stack multiple units for larger homes.

EST. BACKUP · 6–12 HRS CRITICAL
~$5,000–6,000 per unit installed
~$1,500–1,800 back with 30% ITC
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FRANKLIN · 13.6 KWH
WH Series

High continuous power output with competitive pricing. Strong performance in cold climates.

EST. BACKUP · 12–24 HRS CRITICAL
~$9,500 installed
~$2,850 back with 30% ITC
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GENERAC · 9–18 KWH
PWRcell

Modular design — add capacity over time. Best for larger homes with high backup needs.

EST. BACKUP · 8–36 HRS CRITICAL
~$10,000–18,000 installed
~$3,000–5,400 back with 30% ITC
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Solar + storage bundles

Pair solar panels with
a battery for maximum savings.

Solar + battery systems qualify for the full 30% federal ITC. During the day your panels generate power. At night and during outages your battery takes over. Net result: near-zero utility bills and full backup protection.

  • Federal ITC applies to both solar and battery together
  • Solar recharges your battery — indefinite backup on sunny days
  • Excess solar can earn net metering credits in Colorado (Xcel Energy)
30%
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT
Colorado HOMES/HEARUp to $8,000
Xcel wildfire zoneUp to $10,000 extra
Sales tax exemptionSaves $48–$132
Est. net cost (10kWh + solar)~$12,000–18,000
Vehicle-to-home

Already own an EV?
Use it as your backup battery.

Vehicle-to-home technology turns your EV into a whole-home backup battery — up to 100 kWh of storage at no extra cost. Requires a compatible EV and a bidirectional charger.

V2H SETUP COST

Bidirectional charger installed: $2,000–4,500. Federal EV charging tax credit (30%) may apply.

COMPATIBLE EVS

Ford F-150 Lightning, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60. More models arriving 2025–2026.

Licensed installers

Sol Country connects you with
verified Colorado installers.

Sol Country does not sell batteries directly. We connect you with licensed, insured installers who handle permits, utility coordination, and system commissioning. Sunrun and SunPower (Complete Solaria) are among the largest active residential solar installers in the US as of 2026.

LICENSED + INSURED

Every installer is verified as a licensed electrical contractor with active liability insurance.

PERMIT HANDLING

Your installer pulls all required permits and coordinates utility interconnection on your behalf.

INCENTIVE FILING

Sol Country verified installers file for Colorado HOMES/HEAR rebates and the federal ITC on your behalf.

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