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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. **
Do Solar Panels Need to Be Cleaned?
In most parts of the country, panel cleaning is heavily marketed as a necessary maintenance item. **In New England and the Mid-Atlantic, it isn't.** Here's why
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 to Check Your System's Performance
The best way to confirm your system is working is to **log into your monitoring app**. Depending on your system, this will be: - **Enphase** → Enphase App -
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
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
Selling Your Home with Solar: Value, Speed, and Competitive Position
If you're thinking about selling your home, your solar system isn't just something to disclose and transfer — **it's one of the
Solar in Winter: What to Expect and What to Do About Snow
Winter is the time of year when solar customers tend to wonder most about their system. Days are shorter, the sun is lower in the sky, and
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Battery During an Outage
Make sure **Storm Watch** (Tesla) or **Storm Guard** (Enphase) is enable
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