Whether you live in New Jersey, New York, or California, one thing is certain: power outages are on the rise.

  • In NJ & NY, increasingly intense storms and aging grid infrastructure are causing more frequent blackouts.

  • In CA, wildfire-related Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have left entire neighborhoods in the dark for days.

As homeowners face this new reality, more people are turning to solar + battery storage to stay powered through the worst weather and grid failures.

At Sea Bright Solar, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners take back control of their energy with modern solar + storage solutions. Let’s explore why now is the time to upgrade your energy resilience—and how solar + battery works.

How Solar + Battery Storage Works

Daytime Solar Generation

Your rooftop solar panels generate clean electricity from the sun every day—lowering your reliance on the grid and slashing your electric bill.

H2: Store Power for When You Need It Most

When you add a battery (like Tesla Powerwall or Enphase IQ), your system can store excess solar energy produced during the day.

That stored energy becomes your safety net—ready to power your home when the grid goes down, at night, or during peak hours when electricity is expensive.

Why It Matters in 2025

More Outages Are Coming

  • New Jersey & New York: We’ve seen record storm damage and a rising number of outages, especially during hurricane season and winter nor’easters.

  • California: Wildfire prevention PSPS events are causing planned power shutoffs even in calm weather.

Simply put, you can’t rely on the grid 24/7 anymore.

Battery Storage Is Smarter Than Generators

Gas generators have long been the backup of choice—but they come with major downsides:

  • Noise

  • Air pollution

  • Need for fuel storage

  • Manual start-up

  • Maintenance headaches

In contrast, solar + battery storage offers:

  • Silent operation

  • Zero emissions

  • Fully automatic switching

  • No fuel required

  • Reliable, low-maintenance performance

Key Benefits of Solar + Storage

Stay Comfortable and Safe

Even during extended outages, your battery can power essentials like:

  • Lighting

  • Refrigeration

  • Internet/Wi-Fi

  • Security systems

  • Medical devices

  • Heating & cooling (depending on system size)

Financial Resilience

Outages come with hidden costs—lost groceries, missed work, hotel stays, and generator fuel.
A solar + storage system helps you avoid these expenses.

Maximize Savings During Normal Operation

Even when the grid is up, battery storage saves money by:

  • Reducing peak demand charges

  • Shifting energy use away from expensive peak hours

  • Providing backup for time-of-use (TOU) rate plans

How to Plan the Right System

At Sea Bright Solar, we work closely with each homeowner to design a system that meets your needs:

  1. Site assessment — how much solar can your roof support?

  2. Battery sizing — what do you want to power during an outage?

  3. Backup priorities — we’ll help you choose the right mix of essential loads.

  4. Financing options — we’ll show you how to take advantage of the 30% tax credit while it lasts.

Don’t Wait for the Next Storm or PSPS

Act Before Demand Spikes

Every year, demand for batteries surges after a major storm or shutoff event.
Avoid long wait times by installing now.

Get Started Today

If you’re ready to power through the next outage—and save money all year long—Sea Bright Solar is here to help.

Contact us today for a free solar + storage consultation.
We’ll help you take control of your energy future.