A home battery system stores electricity — either from your solar panels or from the grid — and automatically delivers that stored power to your home when the grid goes down. The transition happens in milliseconds. Your lights stay on, your fridge keeps running, and your family stays comfortable without ever touching a switch.
Most home batteries can power your essential loads (lights, refrigerator, outlets, medical equipment) for 8–24 hours on a single charge. Paired with solar panels, the battery recharges during the day, potentially providing indefinite backup through extended outages.
The Tesla Powerwall 3 is Solar Wave's flagship battery product. With 13.5 kWh of usable capacity and 11.5 kW of continuous power output, it's one of the most capable home batteries available. Solar Wave is a Tesla Certified Installer.
Enphase batteries pair seamlessly with Enphase microinverter solar systems. They're modular, reliable, and well-suited for partial-home backup. A great option if you're adding battery storage to an existing Enphase solar system.
Xcel Energy's Public Safety Power Shutoff program can cut power to your home for hours or days during high-fire-risk conditions. With a home battery system, your home automatically switches to battery power the moment Xcel shuts off the grid — with no action required. Paired with solar, your battery recharges each day, giving you continuous protection through multi-day PSPS events.
Xcel Energy offers a $10,000 battery storage rebate for medically vulnerable customers who rely on life-sustaining electrical equipment. If you or a household member qualifies, this is one of the most significant battery incentives available in Colorado. Solar Wave handles the paperwork.
Colorado's DR 1307 tax credit applies to battery storage systems installed alongside solar — a 10% credit on your installation cost, applied directly to your state tax liability.
Battery backup makes the most sense for homeowners who:
Solar Wave designs complete battery backup systems for Colorado homes — from a single Powerwall for essential loads to whole-home multi-battery configurations. Request a free consultation, and we'll design the right system for your home and energy goals.