John Y, Pennsylvania
Solar + Battery Storage
Don’t get left in the dark.
As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent, the choice for clean, on-demand backup power has never been more clear. Protect your family with solar + battery storage.
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Why Solar + Battery Storage?
Keep your lights on and critical utilities running.
Safe & Reliable
A dependable source of clean energy means peace of mind during extreme weather and power outages.
Intelligent
Smart technology captures excess energy to keep batteries fully charged for the moment you need them.
Affordable
With eligible tax credits and zero down financing, battery storage can be a financial reality for everyone.
How Battery Storage Works
Energy that’s ready to use when you need it most.
Battery storage is a reliable and intelligent source of backup power when your power grid is down. When coupled with solar, the solar panels on the roof will first recharge the battery, then send power to the home. This ensures the battery is reliable and fully charged, so it can power your home even during an extended outage.
Eliminate your need for gas powered generators (plus the fuel costs and maintenance), and introduce smart energy management into your home instead.
Our Process
Battery storage that makes sense for you.
We work together to ensure the optimal choice for your specific home. There are a range of battery sizes available and the selection is made based on how much power you require for critical loads in the event of a grid outage.
01 | We listen
Our #1 job as your partner is to educate you on what battery storage can and can not do. We will advise whether battery storage is an ideal solution, and discuss your options if so.
02 | We plan
We suggest what will provide you with the most value based on a variety of factors like your home, your power consumption, and your solar energy system.
03 | We install
As experts in solar, roofing and home energy solutions, our in-house team of installers will ensure your battery storage is flawlessly integrated into your home system.
Our Battery Storage Products
Top-rated, reliable components only.
FranklinWH Batteries
Seamlessly integrate your solar modules and home batteries to generate and store solar energy for when you need it most. Available as an 15 kWh unit, the FranklinWH battery is expandable, perfect for whole-home backup.
Included with every FranklinWH battery system is the aGate energy management system, giving you control over your battery, solar, home loads, and grid power in one intelligent management center.
- Warranty: 15 years
- Storage Capacity: 15 kWh
- Power Rating: 10 kW/41.6 amps
Tesla Powerwall
Store excess solar energy during the day and power your home when the grid goes down with the Tesla Powerwall 3. Featuring 13.5 kWh of usable storage capacity and the ability to expand with additional units, Powerwall 3 is designed to deliver dependable whole-home backup and greater energy independence.
Every Powerwall 3 system includes Tesla’s advanced energy management platform, allowing homeowners to monitor solar production, battery performance, home energy consumption, and backup status in real time through the Tesla app.
- Warranty: 10 years
- Storage Capacity: 13.5 kWh (expandable to 94.5 kWh)
- Power Rating: 11.5 kW/47.9 amps
Enphase IQ Batteries
Capture and store the energy produced by your solar system with the Enphase IQ Battery 10C. Featuring 10 kWh of usable storage capacity and a modular design that allows for future expansion, the IQ Battery 10C helps keep essential appliances and home systems running during power outages while maximizing your solar investment.
Every IQ Battery 10C system integrates seamlessly with the Enphase Energy System, providing homeowners with real-time visibility into solar production, battery performance, energy consumption, and backup power status through the Enphase App.
- Warranty: 15 years
- Storage Capacity: 10 kWh (expandable to 40 kWh)
- Power Rating: 7.08 kW/30 amps
Battery Pricing & Incentives
Safety, reliability and savings.
Home battery storage provides reliable backup power during grid outages while helping homeowners get more value from their solar energy system. By storing excess solar production for later use, batteries can reduce reliance on the utility grid and provide peace of mind when power interruptions occur.
As a solar plus storage arrangement or a retrofit, battery storage can be installed for $0 down through competitive solar loan and lease programs. When combined with solar, the $0 down investment can show substantial cost savings.
Frequently asked questions about battery storage
How much can I power with my battery?
How much your battery can power in your home depends on both the kWh capacity of the battery unit and the ampacity of the appliances you are supporting. The battery units range in size and can also be “stackable,” allowing you to connect multiple batteries together at one time for more ampacity.
For example, the FranklinWH home battery system offers a 15 kWh of store capacity.
In your home, a 100-watt appliance running for 10 hours will use 1 kWh (1,000 watt hours). The good news for solar batteries is that they can recharge while the sun is shining, allowing you to have backup power indefinitely. A best practice is to engineer a system size that allows you to power the primary loads in your home for 72 hours without the solar modules seeing sunshine.
Expect to identify primary loads in the home for the battery to power during an outage. A refrigerator, lights, well pump, computer, phone, TV, microwave, sump pump, and electric range operating during normal daily conditions will collectively use just over 15 kWh in a day.
Can a battery replace a backup generator?
For many homeowners, yes. Battery storage provides quiet, automatic backup power without the fuel, maintenance, noise, or emissions associated with traditional generators. Batteries can keep your home running during outages and can be recharged by solar energy during the day. For areas prone to extended multi-day outages, some battery systems can also integrate with a generator to provide even greater energy security.
How long will my battery last during an outage?
Battery runtime simply depends on the size of the battery system and the amount of electricity being used. A battery powering only certain essential loads can often provide backup power for days when paired with solar.
Homes running large appliances such as air conditionings, pool pumps, or electric vehicle chargers will require more battery capacity to achieve longer backup durations. With a large enough solar installation, the batteries can continue to charge indefinitely.
How much does battery storage cost?
Like solar, the cost of battery storage can vary based on how much energy storage is needed. Batteries are scalable, meaning you can add just one for smaller applications or several for a larger use case. On average, expect the net cost of a battery system from Public Service Solar to cost under $15,000.
This brings the cost to a price comparable to a traditional whole home generator. Some considerations when comparing the cost of battery storage to traditional generators are the fuel cost needed to operate the generator as well as the yearly motor maintenance which may be required. Battery projects are eligible for financing. Many of our customers can have a solar plus battery storage system installed for no money down.
Can I install battery storage without solar?
Yes, you can install batteries without solar but they will be limited to their rated capacity without an ability to recharge. Stand alone battery storage without solar will get its initial charge from the grid.
In an area where a traditional gas generator is not possible due to unavailable natural gas connections, battery storage can be a good option. Just be sure that you are installing a large enough battery unit or units to meet your needs and are comfortable with the fact that the battery will not recharge.
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