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Whole Home Backup Power Systems

Keep your entire home powered and comfortable during grid outages with comprehensive backup energy systems.

What is Whole Home Backup Power?

Whole home backup power systems are designed, when properly sized, to keep your entire house running during grid outages. Unlike partial backup systems that power only essential loads, whole home systems are built with the capacity and design to maintain comfort and functionality throughout your residence. Actual coverage depends on system design and battery capacity.

What Whole Home Backup Powers

What a whole home backup system can power depends on system design, inverter capacity, and battery size. The items below describe the goal of a properly designed system, not a guarantee for every install.

All Lights

Every light in your home stays on during outages.

Heating & Cooling

Maintain comfortable temperatures year-round.

Appliances

Run refrigerators, ovens, washers, and more.

Communications

WiFi, phones, and internet stay connected.

EV Charging

Charge electric vehicles from solar or battery.

Water & Sewage

Water pumps and sewage systems function normally.

Essential Loads vs. Whole Home Backup

Essential Loads Only

  • Lights in key rooms
  • One or two circuits
  • Limited appliances
  • Smaller battery needed

Whole Home Backup

  • Every room powered
  • All circuits available
  • All appliances operable
  • Larger battery system

Whole Home Backup System Components

Large Solar Array

Sized to generate sufficient daily energy and charge larger batteries.

Multi-Battery Bank

40+ kWh capacity to power entire home for extended outages.

Whole Home Inverter

High-capacity inverter that can handle all home loads simultaneously.

Smart Controls

Intelligent system that manages power distribution to all circuits.

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