Backup Power

Reliable Power Through Every Outage

A reliable backup power system keeps your essential devices running when the grid goes down. From portable power stations to full home battery systems, the right setup provides enough capacity, stable output, and automatic switching to keep your home powered and prepared during any outage.

What Every Backup Power System Needs

Solar Panels

Stores energy for use when utility power is unavailable.

Inverter/Charger

Converts battery energy into clean AC power and recharges the battery from the grid.

Automatic Transfer Switch

Safely transfers supported circuits from utility power to backup power.

Critical Loads Panel

Keeps selected essential circuits powered during an outage.

Grid Charging

Maintains the battery at a ready state while utility power is available.

Solar Charging

Extends backup runtime by generating additional energy during daylight.

Generator Integration

Provides another charging source during long outages or poor solar conditions.

Monitoring & Protection

Tracks system status and protects equipment through disconnects, breakers, and controls.

Recommended Backup Power Components

Tested products for keeping essential devices, critical circuits, or your entire home powered during an outage.

Best Value

12V UL Certified

Certified to UL1973. Consistent quality, audited over time.

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Permit-legal

48V UL Certified

Required if you are permitting your system or tying to the grid.

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48V Off-Grid

Run a whole house off-grid. 6,000–12,000W.

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48V Hybrid

Grid-tied plus battery backup. Certified for interconnection.

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Will's Own Build

High-Voltage Residential

Highest efficiency. This is what I run in my own home.

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Standard Panels

Best cost per watt for homes, ground mounts and carports.

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Ground Mount

Fast to assemble, engineered and legal for permitted installs.

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Roof Mounted

Low-profile systems engineered for secure, long-lasting roof installations.

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Solar Carports

Dual-purpose structures that provide shade while generating clean energy.

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Beginner Pick

Anker Solar Generators

Build a system in minutes! Beginner friendly and reliable.

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Jackery HomePower

This is the only Jackery that I like. The output for the size and price is fantastic.

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Don’t Forget the Small Parts

Complete your backup system with the wiring, protection, monitoring, and installation equipment required for safe and dependable operation.

What Do You Need to Keep Powered?

The devices you need to power, their peak demand, expected outage duration, and available charging sources determine the right system size and configuration.

Portable Backup

Keep phones, laptops, lights, internet equipment, and selected appliances running.

Essential Backup

Automatically power refrigeration, lighting, communications, selected outlets, and other critical circuits.

Whole-Home Backup

Support most household circuits with enough battery capacity and inverter output for larger loads.

What Can Your  System Keep Running?

A properly sized backup system can support anything from basic electronics to most household circuits. Battery capacity determines runtime, while inverter output determines which devices can operate at the same time.

Everyday Essentials

Keep lights, outlets, internet, security, phones, and computers online.

Refrigeration & Food Storage

Maintain refrigerators and freezers throughout an outage.

Water & Medical Equipment

Support well pumps, sump pumps, selected medical devices, and other critical equipment.

Heating & Cooling

Run selected HVAC equipment with a system designed for its continuous and startup power requirements.

Motors, pumps, air conditioners, and heating equipment can require significant startup power. Account for both energy use and peak demand when sizing the system.

Battery, Solar, or Generator?

Understanding how each backup power option works helps you choose the right level of reliability, runtime, and independence for your home.

The most resilient systems combine battery storage with at least one reliable charging source.

Battery Backup

Provides quiet, automatic power without fuel, fumes, or manual startup.

Solar + Storage

Uses sunlight to recharge the batteries and extend runtime during longer outages.

Battery + Generator

Combines automatic battery backup with generator charging when additional runtime is required.

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Reliable Power Through Every Outage