Solar Battery & Home Battery Backup Systems in NM | Positive Energy Solar
Solar Battery & Energy Backup Solutions for Homes in New Mexico
Whether you’re looking for the peace of mind of emergency home power backup, a lower carbon footprint, or more control over your home’s energy usage, a solar battery provides safety and freedom inside your home, regardless of what happens outside of it.
Please note: Our residential energy storage systems are designed exclusively for grid-tied systems. We specialize in keeping you connected to the grid while offering seamless backup power & energy storage, rather than full off-grid installations.
Positive Energy Solar is a trusted Tesla Powerwall Battery Certified Installer in New Mexico. We also offer Enphase IQ battery and Sigenergy (formerly Pointguard) home batteries to meet your home energy storage needs.
Most residential battery systems fit into two basic categories: Whole House Battery Backup vs Essential Load Backup
Essential load backup requires less storage capacity and generally costs less than a sophisticated whole home battery system. Essential load backup can use home batteries with or without solar (standalone home battery), whereas a whole house battery system is best paired with solar to provide greater energy resiliency.
Ready to explore a solar plus battery or standalone home battery for energy backup? Call our New Mexico energy storage team at (505) 344-0071 or contact us online to get started.
Benefits of a Home Battery Backup System
Adding a Battery to Existing Solar (Or Building a New System)
Battery storage provides homeowners an efficient way to stretch their solar energy into the night. Solar plus battery storage systems can operate in self-consumption mode, charging during the day when solar energy in abundant, and discharging at night to use the stored energy. Whether you are installing a brand new solar system or adding a battery to existing solar panels, you will utilize more clean energy and reduce your dependance on the grid, maximizing your solar energy potential.
Whole House Battery Backup or Essential Load Backup
Severe weather, forest fires, and aging infrastructure are causing more frequent outages. Traditional grid-tied solar arrays shut down during an outage to avoid back-feeding the grid. Solar batteries solve this by storing excess power for when you need it most. Most residential battery systems fit into two categories: essential backup (keeping the fridge, Wi-Fi, and lights on) and whole house battery backup (capable of continuous power output for AC and heavy appliances.) We custom-design a solution to fir your specific resilience needs.
Reduce Peak Electricity Rates with a Home Battery
Navigating rising utility rates is a primary reason homeowners choose solar plus battery storage systems. While PNM’s standard residential 1A rate class does not currently use Time-of-Use (TOU) or peak rates by default, customers can voluntarily switch to a TOU rate structure to maximize their solar battery payback period. Additionally, New Mexico utilities like the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (LADPU) have already transitioned to default TOU models, mirroring a rapidly growing nation trend. With solar + battery solutions, you can store cheap solar energy during the day and use it during expensive peak evening hours, guaranteeing you are prepared for whatever the future holds.
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Why Trust Positive Energy Solar for Your Energy Storage Needs?
Positive Energy was founded in 1997, giving us decades of hands-on experience with battery configurations. We leverage this expertise to provide you with a custom, expertly-crafted energy storage system.
- Decades of solar + home battery installation experience.
- Our solar battery solutions go through a rigorous review process, including beta testing on our own employees' homes.
- All expertise is under one roof —NO SUBCONTRACTORS required.
- If you need service or support, we are a simple call away. We have a dedicated service department in New Mexico, ready to keep your system working at its best.
We take care of everything and work with you to find the best batteries for your solar panels or standalone home battery solution, ensuring your home has power during outages or at night. As New Mexico’s trusted Tesla Powerwall Certified Installers, as well as certified experts in Enphase and Sigenergy home batteries, we match the right technology to your home.
Home Solar Battery & Home Battery Backup Systems Installed in New Mexico
How a solar power battery backup works:
- 1. Your solar panel system collects energy during the day, including when it is overcast.
- 2. Energy is distributed throughout your property as needed to power your home.
- 3. Any excess energy produced is stored in your solar battery storage capacity rather than sent back to the grid.
- 4. Whenever your home needs power but the sun isn't shining—such as at night or extended power outages—the battery backup seamlessly takes over.
Solar Battery Backup Has Your Back
In today’s modern age, a constant flow of electricity is pretty much a requirement, not a luxury. Most households have plenty of sensitive electronics that do not fare well during power surges sometimes caused by sporadic power outages. A backup solar power battery can help avoid this issue by maintaining a constant stream of energy to your devices and electronics. In other cases, an extended power outage will mean losing all the food left in fridges and freezers. Once again, having a solar power system in place can prevent this unfortunate consequence of a power loss. Restaurants and food-related industries in particular stand to save thousands and thousands of dollars in supplies with a battery backup system.
Perhaps the best part of all is that your battery backup is still providing the same, efficient green energy as your main solar power system. Not only does this let you find peace of mind in minimizing your impact on the environment, but it also means your utility bill will be shrunk even further, as you will be all the less likely to ever need electricity powered by the city’s or county’s grid.
Learning about home battery backup is the first step to energy independence. Call (505) 344-0071 or schedule a free consultation to talk to the New Mexico experts in solar & home battery backup today.
Solar Battery vs. Gas Generator: Safety & Convenience
In the past, gas-powered generators were essentially the only option for emergency backup power. Today, residential energy storage systems have completely changed the landscape for the better.
Generator vs Battery Backup for Home
Savings + Backup Power
Standby gas generators are only useful during gird outages. Home batteries are smart—they allow you to use stored energy daily to avoid high peak utility rates. When paired with solar, you receive ongoing financial returns in addition to emergency peace of mind.
Silent Operation
Gas generators are loud, frustrating, and distracting. Solar battery backup systems are discreet and completely silent. You may not even realize the grid has gone down until you receive an app alert or the neighbors ask to charge their phones.
Reliability & Little Maintenance
Gas generators have many moving parts, require regular maintenance, and are susceptible to failure. Prolonged outages can also cause fuel supply chain issues. A solar battery is entirely self-sufficient, automatically recharges from the sun, and requires little to no maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Battery Backup
How many batteries do I need to run a house?
The number of batteries you need depends on whether you want "essential load" backup (keeping the fridge, Wi-Fi, and a few lights on) or "whole hose battery backup" (running your AC, well pump, and heavy appliances.) A single battery can usually handle essential loads, while whole-home systems typically require 2 to 4 batteries to manage the continuous power output needed for an AC unit.
Our free consultation will help understand your home energy backup needs and system sizing.
What is the average solar battery storage capacity in kWh?
Most premium residential energy storage systems, like the Tesla Powerwall 3 and Sigenergy battery, offer around 13.5 kWh of storage capacity per unit. When we design your system, we calculate your daily kWh usage and items you need powered to recommend the right capacity needs.
Are there solar battery rebates or incentives in New Mexico?
Yes, when paired with solar. New Mexico does not currently offer direct state-funded rebates or specific tax credits dedicated solely to standalone solar batteries. If you install solar panels along with your battery, the New Mexico Solar Market Development Tax Credit covers 10% of your solar and battery costs (up to $6,000).
Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?
Typically, yes. Adding a battery to existing solar is one of our most common requests. We can retrofit our energy storage solutions to work seamlessly with your current solar panel system, allowing you to store your excess daytime production for nighttime use.
How much do home batteries cost?
A home battery storage system starts at around $17,000 fully permitted and installed. The upfront cost is comparable to a larger standby generator (like Generac) but a home battery lacks the regular maintenance costs.
We provide exact, customized quotes after analyzing your home's energy usage and needs.
How long can a battery backup systme power my home during an outage?
It depends on your capacity and what you are running. When paired with solar panels to recharge the battery, a properly sized system can keep your essentials running indefinitely during a prolonged outage.
Can I use a home battery without solar panels?
Yes. You can install a battery-only (standalone) system that charges from the utility grid and acts as a standby backup during an outage. However, without solar panels to recharge the battery during the day, the system will only provide power until the battery is empty and requires the grid recharge.
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