Solar + Battery Backup

In the Pacific Northwest, self-reliance is survival. When grid power fails, your standard solar panels shut off too—unless you have a battery. Turn your home into a resilient energy fortress.

In-house licensed electricians and installers.

Why Add a Battery?

Batteries aren't just for emergencies anymore. They are the heart of a modern energy ecosystem.

Energy Security

When the grid fails, your battery takes over instantly. Keep your fridge, internet, and lights running without the noise of a generator.

Solar Self-Consumption

Store your excess summer solar power and use it at night instead of sending it back to the utility. This is true Energy Independence.

Time-of-Use Management

Discharge your battery during expensive peak hours to save money, then recharge from the sun or cheap grid power the next morning.

The Harsh Reality

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that standard solar panels stop working when the power goes out. For safety reasons, they must disconnect from the grid to protect utility workers.

This means that even on a sunny day, if the grid is down, your house is dark.

Tailored Commercial Solutions

We are often asked this. As electrical experts, we choose equipment based on safety, chemistry, and reliability, not hype.

Superior Chemistry

We prefer Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) technology. It is widely considered safer, more stable, and longer-lasting than the chemistry used in many older electric car batteries.

Modular Expandability

Our systems allow you to start small and stack more battery modules later if your energy needs grow. You aren't locked into a single massive unit.

Grid Independence

We partner with top-tier manufacturers like Enphase, FranklinWH, and SolarEdge that offer superior "islanding" capabilities for smooth transitions.

Installation Packages

1

"Essential Loads" Backup

We isolate your critical circuits—fridge, Wi-Fi, well pump, lights—into a "Critical Loads Panel."

Perfect for: Keeping food fresh and phones charged during a 2-day outage.

2

Whole-Home Backup

Larger battery bank (2+ units) and smart gateway backing up your main service panel. Run your heat pump and cook dinner.

Requires: Careful load calculation by our Licensed Electricians.

3

The Retrofit

Already have solar? We can "AC Couple" a new battery system to almost any existing solar array.

Benefit: Give your old panels new life as a true backup power source.

The Energy Solutions Difference

Electricians, Not Salespeople

Installing a battery involves rewiring your home's main point of connection. It is dangerous work. We are licensed journeyman electricians and experienced installers delivering quality work you can count on. We follow the NEC to the letter.

The Ecosystem Approach

We ensure your battery talks to your other devices. Got an EV? We ensure it doesn't drain your house battery during an outage. We can even integrate generators for hybrid microgrids.

Local Rebate Experts

Battery incentives change fast. We help you navigate federal tax credits (30% ITC) and potential local rebates from utilities like PGE (Smart Battery Rewards) when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on what you turn on. A typical single battery (10-13 kWh) can run essential loads for 12-24 hours. If paired with solar, it can recharge the next day, potentially keeping you powered indefinitely.

Technically yes, but for most suburban homes, we recommend "Grid-Tied with Backup." It gives you the security of the grid when you need it (like deep winter) but the independence of a battery when the grid fails.

Yes. The LiFePO4 chemistry we use is extremely stable and safe for indoor or garage installation. We follow all fire codes regarding spacing and protection.

Serving Resilient Communities

From the rural properties of Yamhill County to the suburban neighborhoods of Beaverton and Oregon City, we are helping Oregonians cut the cord.

Clackamas County

Washington County

Marion & Polk

Multnomah

SW Washington

Take Control of Your Energy

Stop renting your security from the utility company. Own your power.

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