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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

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Battery FAQ — Enphase

This depends on three factors: 1. **Your battery size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **What loads a

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Battery FAQ — Tesla Powerwall

This depends on three factors: 1. **Your Powerwall size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **

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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

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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

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Managing Your Enphase Battery: Settings, Modes, and Storm Guard

Your Enphase battery is managed entirely through the **Enphase App**, available on iOS and Android. Everything from your backup reser

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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

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New York Utility Guide — Con Edison, NYSEG, Central Hudson, National Grid

New York requires all utilities

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Quick Reference: Winter Solar FAQ

**Almost certainly not.** Snow-covered panels simply can't produce. Check ag

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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Battery During an Outage

Make sure **Storm Watch** (Tesla) or **Storm Guard** (Enphase) is enable

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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

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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

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