Holidays are a great time but also bring with them the severe weather of winter months. Even states with mild climates may be subject to unexpectedly severe winter storms like the one that Texas suffered last February. Winter Storm Uri knocked out most of the state’s power grid abruptly for a week. was then forced to suffer a series of devastating rolling blackouts.
Homeowners worry about blackouts and outages. SunPower conducted a national survey among 1,500 homeowners. It found that 2 out of 5 households are concerned about power outages every month. 70% of those who are considering solar said that they would include a battery storage system.
These homeowners find solar storage solutions such as SunPower’s SunVault(tm), storage system, very appealing. Most solar-powered homes are connected to the grid and can be affected by blackouts just as other homes. This is something many people don’t know. Solar homes can use a battery to power their appliances and lights when other homes are shut down. Solar-powered homes reduce grid strain during extreme weather events like heatwaves.
Not only does reliable solar power bring peace of mind but also savings. The U.S. electricity rates are increasing and solar power can help reduce the cost of grid power as well as lower your monthly electricity bills. SunPower(r), the most efficient panels 1, can help you generate more power and save more. Your monthly SunPower solar system payment could be less than your current electric bill. A SunPower solar system’s monthly payment could be as low as $79 and you can recoup the upfront investment with savings within 10 years.
SunVault can be useful in times of blackout but it can also increase the savings homeowners get from a SunPower system. SunVault(tm), which stores solar energy during the day, can be used at night. Additionally, any excess energy generated beyond the amount you use or store in your SunVault(tm) system can be used to offset your electric bill in many areas of the U.S. through Net Metering. 3
A free consultation online will help you explore the benefits of solar + storage. It’s one of the easiest things to do this holiday season. SunPower’s Design Studio allows homeowners to design their own system. It shows them where the solar panels will fit, and which places they should go.
Long-term security is also important for homeowners who want to be sure that the investment in solar energy will withstand storms and other natural occurrences. SunPower provides that assurance. The industry’s best, the Complete Confidence Warranty, is what SunPower offers. SunPower systems are manufactured and warranted only by one company. This means that you won’t have to worry about who will look after you in the future. SunPower is the only company that has 36+ years of solar experience. This proves it can take care of its customers.