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Can you use solar energy during a power outage?

Whether you have a grid-tied, hybrid, or off-grid system, the only way to keep reliably using solar energy during a power outage is to add a battery backup system. These products are designed to provide energy during outages and most contain enough capacity to power an average home overnight.

Why do solar panels shut down during a power outage?

During a power outage, grid-tied solar systems automatically shut down. This is a safety measure to prevent your solar energy from flowing through potentially damaged power lines and endangering the workers who are repairing them.

What happens if power goes out in the municipal grid?

When the power goes out in the municipal grid, all homes connected to the grid will lose power. Depending on how they are set up, this can include solar-powered homes. A grid-tied (on-grid) solar panel system is the most common type and describes a configuration in which the home is connected to both solar panels and the municipal grid.

Do solar panels shut off if power goes out?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple yes or no answer to that question. In most cases, if the power goes out in your area, so will your solar – even if the sun is shining. This is because most solar energy systems are connected to the power grid. When the grid goes down, safety regulations require your solar panel system to also shut off.