For families across the county, these outages are more than inconvenient. They’re a wake-up call. With the strongest winds of the season and wildfire threats growing, many are asking: How can I protect my family from the next blackout?

Santa Ana Winds Today: What You Need to Know

Santa Ana winds are a powerful force in Southern California, especially during fall and winter. Originating from high-pressure systems over the Great Basin, these hot, dry winds can reach speeds over 40 miles per hour, posing significant risks in recent years, their impact has intensified due to climate change and urban development. The dry conditions and strong gusts heighten wildfire risks, threatening communities and causing power outages by toppling power lines and trees. Utility companies now proactively address these challenges by implementing preventative power shutoffs in high-risk areas to mitigate wildfire risks. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates and have emergency plans in place for safety. Understanding and preparing for Santa Ana winds is crucial for those in affected areas. By taking proactive measures, individuals can minimize their impact on lives and properties.

Preparing for Power Outages with Solar and Battery Backup

When faced with unexpected power outages, preparation is key. Start by ensuring you have basic emergency supplies like flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food. However, these items only provide temporary relief. For a more robust solution, consider how modern technology can keep your home running smoothly even when the grid goes down.

Investing in a solar battery backup system is a forward-thinking approach to power outages. By harnessing solar power, you can store excess solar energy generated by your solar panels. This stored energy can be used during outages, ensuring that your essential appliances remain operational and reducing your reliance on the grid.

Here’s how you can prepare effectively:

• • Invest in a Solar Battery System: By opting for a solar battery backup system, you can store the excess energy your solar panels generate. This stored energy provides seamless backup power during outages, contributing to energy savings and reducing your electricity bills.
  • Professional Installation and Maintenance: Ensure your solar panels and battery system are installed by certified professionals. Regular maintenance will guarantee optimal performance and longevity of your system.
  • Maximize Solar Panel Efficiency: Keep your solar panels clean and free of debris to ensure they generate maximum electricity, which can be stored for later use.
  • Emergency Preparedness Plan: Develop a comprehensive emergency plan that includes a first aid kit and a battery-powered radio to stay informed during outages.
  • Consider Alternative Power Sources: For added security, think about investing in a backup generator or other alternative power sources to ensure continuous power supply.

By incorporating solar energy and battery storage into your preparation strategy, you not only ensure your home remains powered during outages but also enjoy long-term energy savings. This proactive approach leads seamlessly into exploring how a solar battery backup system can offer peace of mind and energy independence.

Solar + Energy Storage System: Your Power, Your Control

Imagine this: Instead of scrambling for candles or searching for ice to save your food, your home is powered by a reliable solar and battery system. The lights stay on, your refrigerator keeps running, and your family feels safe and secure, no matter what happens to the grid. That’s the peace of mind SolarTech delivers.

Here’s how it works: Solar batteries work by storing excess energy generated by your solar panels, ensuring you have power when you need it most.

• • 1. Seamless Backup Power During Outages: When the grid goes down, SolarTech’s solar batteries power your home automatically, keeping your home powered. You don’t have to lift a finger.
    2. Savings That Make Sense: With rising electricity rates and time-of-use pricing, solar systems with batteries save you money by storing energy during the day and using it when prices are highest.
    3. Prepared for the Unexpected: Whether it’s high winds, wildfires, or grid instability, SolarTech ensures your family is ready for anything.
    4. Designed for Your Needs: SolarTech solar systems are custom-built for your home, optimizing energy production and storage to fit your lifestyle.

Solar batteries typically last between 5 to 15 years, but with proper care, they can last even longer.

Installation and Maintenance

Proper installation and maintenance of your solar panels and energy storage systems are key to ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively. Here are some essential tips:

• • • Certified Installation: Always have your solar panels installed by a certified professional to ensure they are securely mounted and optimized for maximum energy production.
    • Regular Cleaning: Clean your solar panels regularly to remove dust and debris that can reduce their efficiency.
    • System Checks: Regularly check your solar battery system to ensure it is functioning correctly and efficiently storing energy.
    • Debris-Free: Keep the area around your solar panels and solar battery system free of debris and dust to prevent any potential damage.
    • Monitoring System: Invest in a monitoring system to track the performance of your solar panels and solar battery system, allowing you to address any issues promptly.

By following these guidelines, you can maintain the efficiency and longevity of your solar power system, ensuring it continues to provide reliable energy for your home.

Solar Panels Generate Electricity! Why Now Is the Time to Act!

The recent Santa Ana winds were a stark reminder of how unpredictable our power grid has become. But the solution is within reach. By going solar with battery storage, you can:

• • • • Protect Your Family: Stay safe and comfortable during outages.
      • Reduce Your Bills: Lower your reliance on the grid, save money on energy bills every month, and store excess energy for later use. By storing excess energy generated by your solar panels, you can use it during peak hours or outages, further reducing your reliance on the grid.
      • Help the Environment: Power your home sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint.

Real Stories, Real Results

Families across San Diego who’ve partnered with SolarTech are already enjoying the benefits of energy independence. They’ve swapped worry for confidence and dark nights for well-lit homes.

Over the past 23 years, we have assisted more than 13,000 customers in installing solar systems on their homes, ensuring they remain safe and powered during unexpected power outages. This remarkable achievement highlights our commitment to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Our extensive experience in the solar industry has equipped us with the knowledge and expertise to tailor solar battery systems to meet the specific needs of each household.

As a result, our clients enjoy the benefits of energy independence, reduced electricity bills, and peace of mind knowing that their essential appliances will continue to function seamlessly during power outages.

The adoption of solar power and battery systems not only contributes to individual energy savings but also plays a significant role in reducing the overall carbon footprint, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment for future generations. By choosing to go solar, our customers are not only investing in their home’s energy security but also in the well-being of the planet. With the growing unpredictability of the power grid due to natural disasters and other factors, now is the perfect time to make the switch to solar energy.

Take the First Step Today and Start Storing Excess Solar Energy

Don’t wait for the next outage to leave you in the dark. SolarTech makes going solar easy with:

• • • • • Free Consultations: Get a custom solar and battery plan tailored to your needs. Choosing the right solar battery system is crucial to maximize your solar energy investment and ensure reliable power during outages.
        • Flexible Financing Options: Make the switch affordable and stress-free.
        • Expert Installation: Our experienced team handles everything from permits to panels.

Ready to Power Up Your Home?

Click below to schedule your free consultation. Let SolarTech show you how simple it is to protect your family and save money with solar. Our experts will help you determine how many solar batteries you need based on your energy consumption and the size of your solar panel system.

Do you manage your critical loads in a power outage?
Do you worry about Black Outs or losing power?
Do you want to achieve energy independence?

Learn how SolarTech can give you peace of mind knowing your home or business is energy independent with premium solar storage by SolarTech installed.

SolarTech has been in business for over 20 years focused on bringing premium solar to our customers.  We offer a high-quality line up of Solar, Solar Storage, Solar Pool Heating and Roofing options.  Customers have learned that SolarTech offers a unique difference, one-stop shopping for saving money, best warranty and one quality installer for all your Solar projects.  SolarTech is a SunPower Master Dealer, meaning we are trusted by our Solar panel manufacturer and we are trained in high quality installs.  Further our expansion into Solar Storage allows customers the option to pair premium storage with solar for the ultimate in energy independence and money savings.

Ask for a FREE Solar + Storage Quote Today!

SolarTech Solar Storage Offering:

SunPower SunVault 13 & SunPower SunVault 26:
In 2019 SunPower introduced an All-In-One Solar + Storage solution – SunVault.  One app can provide critical data on all the parts produced by SunPower and one warranty to back it up.  SunPower is the leading solar panel manufacturer, customers experience more peace of mind choosing one installer for all their home improvement projects.

NeoVolta 14 & NeoVolta 24:
NeoVolta fits the lifestyles of our customers how ever they choose to set up their storage solutions, this battery can handle the day-to-day peak load offsetting or whole home back up.  NeoVolta is a powerhouse storage solution with a great price.

Tesla PowerWall:
Founded in 2016, Tesla customers are devoted to the brand.  The PowerWall Storage solution offers a lot of flexibility, it can be paired with most solar arrays.

NeoVolta Storage

SunPower SunVault Storage

Tesla PowerWall Storage

All of the solar storage options that SolarTech offers will work during a black out or as full home back up. By identifying the critical loads, customers can rest easy knowing their home or businesses are still powered during a power outage.

Contact us today to learn how storage can provide you better peace of mind.  Stop worrying about your power, learn to be more energy independent.
Go Solar with Storage today – 619-743-9193.

What To Consider When Adding Solar Storage?

Power Rating – how many appliances your battery can power at once and what they are.

Usable Storage Capacity – how long your battery can power parts of your home.

Roundtrip Efficiency – how much electricity you get out for how much you put in.

Battery Lifetime: Throughput and Cycles – how many times you can charge and discharge. How much electricity you can move through the battery over its lifetime.

Contact us for a FREE Solar Storage quote.  Learn more about the technical specs of each storage solution and installation requirements. Learn what storage solution will work best for your home or business.  Charge On!

It’s that time of year again. The lights are on, the heat is running and your scanning your screens like crazy for those last minute gifts.  Big gifts, small gifts, any gift to take our minds off the year. But the best gifts are the gifts that keep on giving, the ones that give back.  The idea is simple, saving money in the long run is usually what everyone wants to do.  We understand it may be cliche to give a gift to yourself during the holidays, think of it as savings. Grab that one item that satisfies for years.

Enjoy when the family has the lights on, the heat running and all the screens brightly lit. Don’t worry about the electric bill that is coming next month. Rejoice in knowing you have solar to power your home, never fret about high bills again with solar.

Solar is a great option for your home or business. Stop paying for power and start collecting sun power. When you receive power from the sun with solar installed by SolarTech you will gain electric independence. You can stop the high electric bills and start collecting your own, pure sun power.

Learn more about Solar options available to you.

Ask for a FREE Solar Quote Today!

SolarTech has been powering San Diego since 2001. As the new year arrives, we celebrate 20 years of helping customers achieve energy self-reliance. We offer an array of solar products from solar panels, solar storage and solar pool heating options. We also have roofing options to set your solar up and start you on energy savings for future worry-free holidays. Happy Holidays!
Learn about the Benefits of Solar.

Stop the high bills!

How does it work?

Solar batteries can be used in the event of a power failure.  No more Blackouts!  Solar Installers will work with home owners to identify key loads such as refrigeration, lighting and communication circuits all while keeping your solar energy system operating and producing power.  A Solar Storage system can be set up to power your whole home (battery count depends on load needs) or be set up to power your critical loads.

Solar Batteries can be set to different charge and discharge schedules set by your installer.  These schedules can be adjusted to offset your power when your home or business starts to creep into the higher rate tiers.  The battery will recognize when there is additional need for power and start powering your home helping to offset your power reliance on the grid.  Stop the high bills.

Batteries also work great on cloudy days, when your solar array may not be charging and you could start to use from the grid, the battery will recognize this and kick in the extra electricity needed.  Solar batteries will continue to provide power even when solar is not producing during night-time hours.

Are you in a Fire Zone that is frequented by power shutdowns?  With solar storage you won’t have to worry about having no electricity. You can have greater peace of mind knowing your solar storage system will keep your home power on.
Get a FREE Solar Storage quote Today!

Did you Know?

By 2025 Solar Batteries will be mandated or incentivized for practically every new solar PV system across the US.

Benefits:

• No Noise – Unlike generators, Solar Storage Systems do not make loud noise like generators.  They run virtually silent.
• Reduce Carbon Footprint – Stop relying on the power grid for your electricity. Go Green with Solar Storage, help reduce pollution.
• Greater Energy Security – Have Peace of Mind in the event of a Power Failure, you will have power. Never have to experience a black-out again.
• SGIP – Self-Generation Incentive Program – CA based program incentivizing people to support new, existing, and distributed energy resources. Qualifying for the program could mean you get a rebate.
• Automation and Optimization – Owners will be able to choose how to use their storage system when installed, as backup and/or energy off-setting. Installers will choose settings to best optimize and automate the needs for your home or business.

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Power On!

Rolling Blackouts happen when the power demand is greater than the power supply capability of the network.  When the demand is greater than the network can handle, shutdowns can happen on a rolling basis.

SDG&E has been put on alert that we are on the watch list for rolling blackouts due to the high heat.  What does that mean to you?  SDG&E has been put on notice by California ISO (Independent System Operator), that we may experience rolling blackouts.  The blackouts will happen by circuit, each neighborhood is assigned a circuit number. See your circuit here. They will last about an hour and will be put on a rotating schedule.

How can you overcome this power obstacle? Solar+Storage is the best way to help alleviate the stress of blackouts. You will not have to worry about being without power. Your home or business will function seamlessly with Solar+Storage by SolarTech.

Hear what Mr. Wonderful – Kevin O’Leary has to say…

Kevin O’Leary endorses NeoVolta Batteries, one of SolarTech’s Premium Energy Storage options. Learn more.

Batteries vs Generators

Solar Battery

• Eco-Friendly compared to a gas generator, no pollution
• Short lead, to connect to main panel, placed in garage or right outside near panel
• Can be charged from grid or solar energy system, does not cost money for gas.
• Secure critical loads for backup
• Lower energy costs over time, also used daily to offset peak energy use times
• Qualifies for Tax Incentives
• Extremely low maintenance

Generator

• Loud to Operate
• Costs money for maintenance
• Costs money for gas or propane
• Needs to be started monthly just to maintain
• Run longer lead to generator for power connection, usually placed further away from home or business
• Sized to whole home or business

SolarTech is a premium provider of Solar Energy products. Started in 2001 in San Diego, we provide superior service to our customers with quality solar products and certified, warranty-backed installations.

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