Will solar keep my home powered during an outage?
A standard grid-tied system generally shuts down during an outage. Backup requires suitable equipment and a system designed for it.
SOLAR SYSTEM GUIDE
On-grid solar
Generate solar power while staying connected to the utility grid.
HOW IT WORKS
A system built from connected parts.
An on-grid system connects a solar array and grid-tied inverter to a property’s electrical system and the utility grid. Battery storage is not part of the basic configuration.
Solar panels feed a grid-tied inverter, which converts their output for use by the property. The grid remains part of the electrical system.
ILLUSTRATIVE SYSTEM FLOW
Solar panelsGenerate DC power
Grid-tied inverterConverts and manages power
Home / loadsUses available power
Utility gridGrid connection
Optional batteryRequires compatible equipment
Illustrative only. Actual equipment, interconnection and backup depend on system design.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Start with the details that matter.
01Can suit properties with a utility connection and daytime energy use.
02Battery storage is not part of the basic on-grid configuration.
03A standard grid-tied system generally shuts down during an outage unless suitable backup equipment is installed.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Are savings guaranteed?
No. Results depend on system design, energy use, utility arrangements and site conditions. Any export or net-metering arrangements require separate eligibility checks.
A PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
Explore a on-grid solar configuration.
Start with an indicative configuration, then talk with the Repeat Solar team about your site.