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Severe Storms & Power Outages

When the grid goes down, solar + battery keeps your lights on.

Half a Million Without Power — The Case for Solar + Storage

Severe storms across the northeastern United States left over 500,000 customers without electricity — some for days. These increasingly frequent events highlight the vulnerability of centralized grid infrastructure and the growing importance of distributed energy resources like solar + battery storage.

Grid Vulnerability

The aging electrical grid is increasingly susceptible to weather-related outages. Overhead power lines, aging transformers, and centralized generation create single points of failure that affect entire communities.

Solar + Battery Independence

A solar energy system paired with battery storage provides backup power during grid outages. Modern systems like the Enphase IQ Battery automatically island your home — disconnecting from the downed grid and powering critical loads from stored solar energy.

Critical Load Protection

Configure your backup system to prioritize essential circuits: refrigeration, medical equipment, communications, lighting, and sump pumps. Solar Mason designs backup systems tailored to each customer's critical load requirements.

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