We keep your lights on when the grid goes down with premium solar battery solutions.
Your trusted expert for premium solar battery installations. We deliver complete energy security solutions using only the highest quality systems from Tesla, Homegrid, Enphase, and FranklinWH to protect your during a blackout or outage.
Battery Storage can do more than just provide power during an outage. These new smart home batteries have programable settings to accommodate different desires or scenarios when it comes to energy consumption.
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Why Add a Solar Battery Backup?
Power outages are increasing nationwide while electricity costs continue to rise.
A solar battery backup can protect you from both giving you reliable power when you need it most and reducing your dependence on the unpredictable utility grid.
Energy Independence
Break free from utility company control and generate your own clean power. Your solar battery system stores excess energy during the day, allowing you to power your home on your terms—day or night, rain or shine.
Blackout Protection
When the grid goes down, your life doesn’t have to. Your solar battery backup activates automatically during power outages, keeping essential systems running without interruption, from refrigeration and furnaces to home security and communication devices.
Lower Energy Bills
Slash your monthly electricity costs by storing solar energy during the day and using it during expensive peak rate periods. Many homeowners see savings of up to 75% on their utility bills after installing a complete solar and battery system.
Smart Energy Management
Take control with intelligent monitoring systems that optimize your energy usage. Track performance in real-time, adjust settings remotely, and make informed decisions about your household energy consumption through user-friendly mobile apps.
We are certified to work with all of the leading solar battery and energy storage brands.
With Strawberry Solar, you don’t have to worry about researching every product or making the “right” choice on your own. Our team will evaluate your home, energy goals, and system requirements to determine which solution is the best fit. We’ll walk you through the options, explain what matters most, and help you make an informed decision without the overwhelm.
Tesla Powerwall
Tesla Powerwall is a fully-integrated AC battery system for residential or light commercial use. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides energy storage for solar self-consumption, time-based control, and backup. Easily integrates with your Tesla App, to see all your energy data in one place.
Enphase
The Enphase 5P Battery is an all-in-one AC-coupled storage system is reliable, smart, simple, and safe. It is comprised of six IQ Battery Microinverters and has a total usable energy capacity of 5 kWh. It provides backup capability and TOU scheduling for peak shaving. We can quickly design the right system size to meet the needs of both new and retrofit solar customers.
Franklin WH
FranklinWH delivers whole-home energy storage and management with the aPower battery system. Offering 13.6 kWh of usable energy per unit, it integrates with solar, the grid, and the aGate smart control to provide reliable backup power, TOU savings, and enhanced home energy control.
Homegrid
The HomeGrid Stack’d Series offers the highest output and capacity range available. This battery solution is perfect for small off-grid cabins or your typical residential home looking for backup power or TOU peak rate savings. The Stack’d Series can supply up to 14kW continuous output and up to 38.4 kWh per stack!
How does energy storage work?
Many homeowners are curious about how solar battery systems actually function with their existing electrical setup. While the technology is sophisticated, the process is remarkably straightforward.
Your solar battery backup system works seamlessly with your home’s electrical system through these five simple steps.
1. Energy Generation
Your solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into electricity, producing clean energy throughout daylight hours. This renewable energy powers your home in real-time while also charging your battery system.
2. Intelligent Energy Storage
Excess electricity generated by your solar panels is automatically directed to your battery system instead of being sent back to the grid. Premium batteries from Tesla, Homegrid, Enphase and FranklinWH safely store this power until you need it.
3. Seamless Power Transition
When a power outage occurs, your battery system detects the disruption instantly and automatically switches your home to battery power—often in less than a second. Your essential appliances and systems continue running without interruption.
4. Smart Energy Optimization
Advanced software constantly monitors energy production, storage levels, weather forecasts, and your household usage patterns. The system automatically prioritizes critical loads during outages and can shift energy usage to avoid high utility rates during normal operation.
5. Complete Visibility and Control
User-friendly mobile apps give you real-time information about your system’s performance, battery levels, and energy savings. Adjust settings remotely, receive instant alerts, and track exactly how much money you’re saving compared to traditional utility power.
Why choose Strawberry Solar for your solar battery installation?
We have been installing solar systems and battery solutions for residential homes since 2010.
We are dedicated to delivering custom solar solutions that maximize savings, sustainability, and energy independence. We aren’t tied to a single offering or manufacturer, and we research and install what we feel is the best solution for our customers.
Having been in the solar industry for over 15 years, we’ve learned the importance of building strong relationships—not only with our dealers and manufacturers but also with our customers. These lasting connections allow us to provide expert knowledge, solution-based design, ongoing monitoring, attentive troubleshooting, and dedicated support.
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Energy Storage FAQs
How much of my home can I power with battery backup?
Most battery backup systems can power essential home circuits during an outage, including refrigeration, lighting, Wi-Fi, furnaces, well or sump pumps, and select outlets.
Premium systems, like a Tesla Powerwall, can be scaled to your needs from backing up critical appliances to powering your entire home.
How long will batteries power my home during an outage?
The duration depends on several factors: your battery capacity, household energy usage, and whether your solar panels can recharge the batteries during the outage.
A standard single-battery setup typically provides 8-24 hours of backup for essential loads.
With multiple batteries and ongoing solar production, you can achieve virtually unlimited backup time during daylight hours, with batteries carrying you through the night.
Can I add batteries to my existing solar system?
Yes, we can integrate battery backup with most existing solar panel systems, regardless of who installed them. The process typically requires adding a specialized inverter or control system to manage the flow of electricity between your panels, batteries, and home.
Do solar batteries qualify for tax incentives?
Absolutely! Solar battery systems currently qualify for the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), allowing you to deduct 30% of the battery system cost from your federal taxes. This incentive applies to both new installations and retrofitting batteries to existing solar systems.
What maintenance is required for solar battery systems?
Premium battery systems require minimal maintenance compared to generators. There are no moving parts to service, no fuel to refill, and no regular maintenance visits needed. The systems perform automatic self-diagnostics and software updates occur remotely.
We recommend regular cycling of your battery to ensure optimal performance, and most customers enjoy years of trouble-free operation with virtually no intervention required.
How do solar batteries compare to traditional generators?
Unlike generators, solar batteries operate silently, produce no emissions, start instantly during outages, and require almost no maintenance. There’s no need to store fuel or worry about refueling during extended outages.
While the upfront cost of batteries is higher than most generators, batteries qualify for tax incentives and provide daily energy cost savings that generators cannot offer.
Many homeowners appreciate that batteries work automatically without the need to manually start or monitor them during stressful outage situations.