Solar batteries
All of our solar battery resources in one place. Find everything from how solar batteries work, how much they cost, brand reviews, and even what energy storage incentives are available.
Jen Merithew
September 13, 2022
Does energy storage qualify for the federal tax credit?
Battery installations qualify for the 30% federal tax credit - how much can it save you?
Jen Merithew
September 9, 2022
Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart battery program: what you need to know
Learn more about Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart battery program and whether it's right for you.
Thi Deremer
August 17, 2022
Guide to deep cycle batteries from RVs to solar
There are several different types of deep cycle batteries, each with different functions. Learn which one is right for you today.
Thi Deremer
June 27, 2022
Duracell Power Center expert review: Will this be the battery you buy?
Battery giant Duracell released the Duracell Power Center home battery. Is it worth buying?
Jen Merithew
May 13, 2022
Solar batteries 101: key terms you need to know
A list of important key terms about solar batteries.
Karisa Gilman
May 12, 2022
Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?
Sodium ion batteries are next-generation energy storage products. How do they stack up against lithium ion batteries, the longtime consumer favorite?
Thi Deremer
May 5, 2022
The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage
HECO is offering to pay solar homeowners in Hawaii thousands of dollars to install battery storage. We cover everything you need to know about the incentive in our latest blog.
Karisa Gilman
April 28, 2022
A deep dive into FIMER inverters and solar batteries
FIMER is an increasingly popular Italy-based solar equipment manufacturer, but some of its products can be hard to find in the U.S. Is buying FIMER inverters & batteries worth it?
Jen Merithew
April 18, 2022
Explained: Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device program
A breakdown of how Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device energy storage incentive program works and if it’s a good choice for Vermont homeowners.
Jen Merithew
March 31, 2022
What home appliances can a solar battery run during a power outage?
This article breaks down what appliances a solar battery can run during a power outage and how long they can run for.
Jen Merithew
March 10, 2022
Battle of the batteries: NMC vs LFP. Which lithium ion option is best?
A comparison of LFP and NMC lithium ion solar batteries, two of the most popular types of batteries for storing the energy produced by rooftop solar systems.
Thi Deremer
February 19, 2022
Expert review of HomeGrid solar batteries
Everything you need to know about solar battery newcomer HomeGrid, including cost, specs, and how the brand compares to the likes of Tesla's Powerwall and LG.