Residential Home Battery Systems

At First Response Solar, we offer two types of battery systems for homeowners, tailored to their needs and goals.

The first option is a grid-tied (energy saver) battery, designed primarily to help reduce a homeowner's electrical bill. This system is more cost-effective but does not provide power during a PG&E grid outage.

The second option is a partial or full-home backup battery, which not only helps reduce electrical costs but also ensures the homeowner has power during a grid outage. This design is more expensive due to the addition of a meter collar or transfer switch, and may require rewiring a portion of the home. Additionally, a larger battery system is often needed to maintain a reserve for power during outages.

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Partial/Full Home Backup System

A full or partial home battery backup system provides backup power in the event of a power outage and also will be used to reduce the homeowner electrical bill. It works by storing excess solar energy generated by solar panels during the day, and using that energy to power the home when the sun is not shining or during a power outage.

A full home battery backup system is designed to power the entire home during an outage, while a partial home system is designed to power only essential appliances and devices, such as lights, refrigerators, and medical equipment.

Both full and partial home battery backup systems require a meter collar or transfer switch, which are devices that block any power from going back to PG&E in the event of an outage. The electrical in the house may also have to be rewired to allow the battery and solar to provide power to the house or a portion of the house when the utility grid goes down. The additional equipment cost and material and labor for requiring the house makes these systems more expensive.