Solar vs. Solar + Battery
Solar Saves. Battery Protects.
Solar lowers your bill by producing your own power. Adding a battery lets you store that power for nights, peak hours and outages — so you rely on the grid far less.
See What Fits My HomeSolar Only
Produces clean power during the day and lowers your monthly bill. Extra daytime production is typically sent to the grid.
Solar + Battery
Everything solar does, plus stored energy for evenings and peak rates, and backup power when the grid goes down.
Side by side
What each option gives you
| Capability | Solar Only | Solar + Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Lower monthly energy bill | ||
| Produce your own clean power | ||
| Backup power during outages | ||
| Use stored energy at night / peak | ||
| Reduce reliance on the grid | Partial | |
| Protection from rate increases | Partial |
Illustrative comparison for demonstration only — not financial advice. Your exact options appear in your personalized proposal.