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Battery Backup Without the Headache: How Enphase IQ Batteries Keep You Powered

Why Battery Storage Matters

Utility outages are becoming more common, and peak energy rates are climbing. A home battery system helps you keep the lights on and your bills low by storing your own solar energy for use anytime—especially when electricity rates are highest or the grid goes down.

Meet the IQ Battery Lineup

Enphase batteries are modular, meaning you can scale them to perfectly fit your home’s needs. Whether you’re backing up just the essentials or aiming for near off-grid independence, we can tailor a solution using:

  • IQ Battery 5P: Ideal for partial backup, load-shifting, or smaller homes.
  • IQ Battery 10 or 10T: Great for whole-home backup and larger energy demands.
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Key Advantages of Enphase IQ Batteries

  • Safer LFP Chemistry: Unlike older cobalt-based batteries, Enphase uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP)—a non-toxic, thermally stable chemistry that’s significantly safer for your home.
  • Flexible Installation: Fully UL 9540A-certified, allowing batteries to be safely installed indoors or outdoors.
  • Expandable Storage: You can easily add more batteries over time as your family’s energy needs grow.
  • No Single Point of Failure: Each battery has multiple microinverters built-in. If one component fails, the rest of the system keeps running without interruption.
  • Sunlight Jumpstart™: This unique Enphase technology allows the system to reboot after a full battery drain using solar power alone—no grid connection required.
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More Power, When You Need It Most

Unlike string inverter systems that can bottleneck output, Enphase IQ Batteries combine power from both your solar panels and storage to run your home more efficiently. This means:

  • More appliances can be powered during an outage.
  • Your batteries recharge faster from your solar panels.
  • Smart load prioritization with Enphase Power Control to manage heavy-load appliances.

A Smarter Backup System

With the Enphase App, you gain full control and insight. You can:

  • Monitor battery charge and usage in real-time.
  • Customize backup modes to prioritize what’s important.
  • View the estimated backup duration available during any storm or outage.
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Backed by Enphase. Installed by Energy Solutions.

Every Enphase IQ Battery comes with a 15-year limited warranty, 24/7 customer support, and on-site serviceability from trained technicians. That’s the kind of reliable backup you can count on.

Ready to Keep the Power On?

Let’s design a battery solution that works for your home and your lifestyle.

Get your free quote today and take the first step toward energy resilience.