A storm rolls in, the power flickers, and then everything goes dark—except your home. Your lights are on, the fridge is humming, and your heater is keeping things toasty. This is your battery backup system at work. But how do you choose the right one?

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#1 AC Coupled Battery System

Starting with the AC Coupled Battery System. If you already have solar panels—or don’t, but you’re looking for a simple, affordable way to keep the essentials powered—this might be your match.

Take the FranklinWH Battery, for instance. It’s a modular system, which means you can start with just one unit (a solid 13.6 kWh of storage) and add more as your needs grow. And here’s the beauty: it doesn’t need solar panels to function. You can use it as a standalone solution, or seamlessly pair it with an existing system. The downside? It’s not designed for huge energy demands, so if you’re planning to keep every light, appliance, and gadget running during an outage, you might need to scale up.

#2 Hybrid Solar and Battery System

Now, for those who are ready to embrace the full solar experience, there’s the Hybrid Solar and Battery Backup System. Recent technological developments and incentives for domestic batteries are beginning to yield smart economical options for someone just dipping their toes into solar storage. Depending on your energy use and utility policy, batteries let you play the energy game strategically: store power when the sun is shining and use it when electricity rates spike. And because they’re tied to the grid, you’re not entirely cut off; the system steps in only when you need it.

#3 Off-Grid Solar and Battery System

But let’s say you’re ready to leave the grid entirely—no backup safety net, just you and the power you produce. Enter the Off-Grid Solar and Battery System, featuring the SolArk Inverter and Discover Batteries. This setup is serious business. It’s not for the faint of heart, but for those who want total independence, it’s the gold standard. The SolArk inverter is like the quarterback of the operation, efficiently managing energy from your solar panels and batteries, while the Discover batteries provide scalable storage for even the most energy-intensive households.

It’s not without its challenges. Going off-grid requires maintenance and careful planning. But for the right person—a remote homeowner, a cabin in the woods, or someone who just doesn’t want to rely on the grid anymore—it’s the ultimate solution.

How do you choose?

Start with a simple question: what do you need? If you’re just looking for peace of mind during the occasional outage, the FranklinWH might be all you need. Want to save on bills and still have a solid backup? The Enphase 5P is ready to step in. And if you’re ready to go all-in on independence, the SolArk system has your back.

Each of these systems has its own story, its own strengths, and its own quirks. Let us help you discover which one fits into your needs.

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