why install a battery backup?
During power outages, a backup battery can keep essential appliances and systems running, such as lights, refrigerators, medical devices, and security systems. Battery storage also helps you maintain a comfortable and safe living environment. In case of grid failures or energy shortages, a back-up battery provides a sense of security knowing you have a reliable power source. Ecotech Solar is a certified Tesla Powerwall installer and we also partner with multiple other manufacturers for home battery backup power systems such as Enphase, Sol-Ark, and more. Contact us to determine if your home or business is the right fit for a battery backup system.
pairing batteries with solar panels
By storing excess energy generated by solar panels during the day for use at night or during cloudy periods, pairing a battery with solar panels increases the overall efficiency and effectiveness of your solar system. It also reduces reliance on fossil fuels by maximizing the use of clean, renewable energy sources. Battery backup systems can be installed at the same time as solar panels or at a later date.
incentives & tax credits for batteries
Batteries qualify for the 30% Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit, whether installed alongside a solar system or as a standalone battery installation. As of January 2023, households can claim an uncapped 30% tax credit for installing battery storage. Our team at Ecotech Solar can assist you in determining your potential savings with battery storage, and help with incentives such as the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Flex Batteries program. Upon enrollment in the PSE Flex Batteries program, you will receive $1000 per battery, plus up to $500 per year.
generators vs. home battery backup
When it comes to keeping your home powered during outages, both battery backup systems and traditional generators are effective solutions. Each option delivers reliable power in a blackout, but both have their own pros and cons.
Selecting between a battery backup system and traditional generators requires evaluating your unique power needs, budget, safety considerations, and environmental values. Take into account factors such as the usual length of power outages in your area, initial and maintenance costs, available space, and your personal commitment to sustainability. Contact Ecotech Solar to learn more about the pros and cons of battery backups vs. generators, and to help determine what is right for you.