Our team can also help you choose the right solar equipment package for your home, electrical usage, roof type, and backup power goals.
When choosing to go solar, there are several important steps and considerations to help size and install the right residential solar or solar + battery backup system for your property.
Determine your energy usage. Review your utility bill to see how much electricity you consume and what you currently pay under Tier 1 and Tier 2 pricing.
Define your solar goals. Do you want to reach Net Zero, reduce electricity costs, add backup power protection during outages, or increase your home's energy independence?
Check the size of your electrical panel. This information is usually listed on a label near the main breaker or shut-off switch. Panel capacity may determine how large of a solar or backup system can be installed.
Measure your available installation area. Calculate the roof space available for solar panels, or consider a ground-mounted system if roof space is limited.
Choose the right inverter and battery configuration. Traditional residential solar systems commonly use efficient microinverter solutions such as NEP for panel-level optimization, while backup-ready systems may include hybrid inverters and lithium battery storage for added outage protection.
EP Cube battery systems offer modular residential energy storage with expandable lithium battery capacity, backup power capability, integrated hybrid inverter technology, and smart home energy management features.
Apply for permits and utility approval. Most residential solar systems require an interconnection application and approval from your local utility. A licensed electrician can assist with permitting and final system connection.
Learn more before you start. Read our blog post What is Grid Tie and How to Get Started to better understand residential solar systems, inverters, battery backup options, and installation basics.
Traditional residential solar systems generate electricity during the day and send excess energy back to the grid through net metering programs.
Solar + battery backup systems add lithium battery storage, allowing your home to store energy for use during power outages, nighttime usage, or peak utility periods.
Backup systems provide increased energy independence and help keep essential household circuits running when the grid goes down.
No. Traditional grid-connected solar systems operate without batteries and are often the most cost-effective way to reduce electricity bills.
Homeowners wanting backup power protection can choose hybrid systems with integrated lithium battery storage.
Microinverters, such as NEP systems, are commonly used in traditional residential solar kits. They convert DC power to AC power directly at each panel, improving efficiency and allowing panel-level monitoring.
This design also helps improve performance when panels experience shading or varying sunlight conditions.
The EP Cube is a modular residential battery backup solution that combines lithium battery storage, a hybrid inverter, backup capability, and smart energy management into one expandable platform.
EP Cube systems are designed for homeowners wanting reliable backup power, energy storage, and future scalability.
EP Cube residential systems typically include:
System capacity can be expanded depending on the number of battery modules installed.
We currently offer multiple EP Cube residential battery configurations including:
These systems can support different backup durations and household energy demands depending on your home's usage profile.
Yes. Battery backup systems such as EP Cube can continue powering selected household circuits during grid outages.
Backup duration depends on battery size, household loads, and energy consumption habits.
Yes. EP Cube systems are modular and expandable, allowing homeowners to increase battery capacity over time as energy needs grow.
Many residential solar components are designed for simplified installation, but all final electrical connections, permitting, and utility interconnection work should be completed or reviewed by a licensed electrician or qualified installer.
Yes. Residential solar systems help offset utility electricity usage with clean solar production, reducing monthly electricity costs and increasing long-term energy savings.
Battery backup systems can also help optimize energy usage and provide added resiliency during outages.
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