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Adding a Battery to Your Existing Solar System
Already have solar panels? Adding battery storage is one of the best upgrades you can make. Here's everything you need to know about retrofitting your
Battery Backup Guide
Your battery is more than just a backup power source — it's a tool that can reduce your electric bill, protect your home during outages, and give you control over your energy.
Battery FAQ — Enphase
This depends on three factors: 1. **Your battery size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **What loads a
Battery FAQ — Tesla Powerwall
This depends on three factors: 1. **Your Powerwall size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **
Can I Add an EV Charger?
**Yes** — and you don't need to be a Venture Home solar customer to get one. We install EV chargers for any homeowner in our service area. --- We ins
Extend the life of your battery during a power outage
Tips & tricks to make your battery last as long as possible when the power goes out! Riding out the storm with an Enphase or Tesla battery dur
How Is a Battery Sized?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The right battery size depends on two things: 1. **What you want to back up** 2. **How large your solar system is** --- ## What You W
How Long Will My Battery Last?
This depends on three main factors: 1. **Your battery size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **What loads are running** in your home --- ## Th
Managing Your Tesla Powerwall: Settings, Modes, and Storm Watch
Your Tesla Powerwall is managed through the **Tesla App** — the same app used for Tesla vehicles. Everything from your backup reserve
Monitoring Your Solar System by Manufacturer
Your solar system can be monitored through a manufacturer-specific app that gives you real-time and historical performance data. This guide covers how t
SRECs and Solar Incentive Programs: Are You Getting Paid for Your Energy?
If you own your solar system outright — through a cash purchase, solar loan, or prepaid lease — you may be eligible for ong
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Battery During an Outage
Make sure **Storm Watch** (Tesla) or **Storm Guard** (Enphase) is enable
Understanding Your Electric Bill — A Guide for New England Solar Homeowners
Whether you just had your solar panels installed last week or you've been generating clean energy for years, understandin
What Happens If a Panel, Inverter, or Battery Stops Working?
Equipment issues are rare, but they do happen. Here's what to do and what to expect. --- **No matter what
What Happens to My Solar System During a Power Outage?
This is one of the most important things to understand about your solar system — and one of the most commonly misunderstood. **The answer dep
What Is Backup Reserve and How Should I Set It?
Your backup reserve is the percentage of your battery's capacity that is held exclusively for power outages. This energy is never used for daily cycl
What Is Storm Guard / Storm Watch?
**Storm Guard** (Enphase) and **Storm Watch** (Tesla) are automatic features that prepare your battery for severe weather. When a storm is forecasted for your are
Why Do I Still Have an Electric Bill?
One of the most common questions we hear from new solar customers is some version of: > "I thought solar was supposed to eliminate my electric bill — so why a