What Does a Home Battery Storage System Do?
A home battery stores the excess solar energy your panels produce during peak sun hours. Instead of sending that power to Rocky Mountain Power's grid at the net metering rate, you keep it for evening use when your panels aren't producing but your household demand is high.
Do I Need a Battery If I Have Solar in Utah?
Not necessarily but a battery makes solar more valuable in a few scenarios: if you want protection from grid outages, if Rocky Mountain Power changes net metering rates, or if your utility charges time-of-use rates where evening electricity costs more. We'll walk through the math during your free audit.
How Long Can a Home Battery Power My House?
Duration depends on battery size and what you're running. A Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh) can power essential loads (lights, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, phone charging) for 12–24 hours. Full-home backup (including HVAC) typically lasts 4–8 hours per battery unit.
What Battery Brands Does Simple Modern Energy Install?
We install and integrate major home battery brands including Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, and others. Brand selection depends on your inverter, panel type, and backup goals. We'll recommend the best fit during the design phase.