Solar paired with battery storage is the most comprehensive solution for homeowners seeking maximum energy control and long-term protection from rising electricity costs.
In the graph above, a home without solar, will draw power from the grid. Many people will be subject to time-of-use rates, and all customers of utility companies will have to deal with arbitrary rate increases, which has recently been a constant reality. In addition, a home without battery storage provides no safety net in the case of a power outage. Time of use rates are based on when most people use power, so it may be very hard to avoid paying the maximum usage rates with a home setup that doesn’t include solar or batteries.
In the graph above, during the day, your solar system powers your home. With a solar only system, a homeowner will avoid arbitrary rate increases and can mostly mitigate the time of use issue with the utility. Solar homeowners will power their homes during the day with the power they produce in real-time. Solar is a great solution for avoiding arbitrary pricing from the power company and creates independence. At night, the homeowner will still have to draw from the grid, but a well-designed system will offset this difference year-round. The homeowner will not have control over their usage in real-time.
As shown in the graph above, solar with battery backup delivers the highest level of energy independence and long-term protection from rising electric rates. A properly designed solar panel system powers your home during the day, while excess production is stored in battery storage to supply electricity at night and during peak pricing periods.
This solar-plus-battery approach dramatically reduces exposure to time-of-use rates and future utility price increases. With battery backup, homeowners can intentionally overproduce solar energy, store it instead of relying solely on net metering, and export power later when it is most valuable.
Battery systems also provide critical backup power during outages and rolling blackouts, adding resilience and peace of mind. With real-time monitoring through a mobile app, homeowners gain full visibility into energy usage and production, placing total control over household electricity directly in their hands and reducing dependence on the utility grid.
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Whether you’re considering solar alone or solar paired with battery storage, Rooftop Solar can design a system tailored to your home and energy usage patterns.
Battery backup is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Arizona homeowners, and both options offer a smarter alternative to rising electricity costs. Schedule a solar consultation today to find out which system is right for you.
