Installing solar panels on your home can be a great way to save money, reduce your reliance on the electrical grid, and even boost the value of your home.

One of the most popular battery backups on the market is the Tesla Powerwall product line. The advantage of a battery backup system like the Powerwall is it provides backup power in case of outages, potential energy savings under time-of-use electric rates, and home energy control and monitoring.

A battery system coupled with time-of-use electric rate structure can, by shifting your power consumption times, lower your electric bills dramatically (even without solar panels) while protecting you from power outages.