Solar can cut both outages and electricity bills. Here is how a home system fits together.
The four parts
| Part | Job |
|---|---|
| Solar panels | Turn sunlight into electricity |
| Hybrid inverter | Runs your home and charges batteries |
| Batteries | Store energy for the night and outages |
| Protection | Breakers, surge protection, proper cabling |
Step 1: List what must stay on
Write down appliances you want running during outages: lights, fans, TV, Wi-Fi, fridge, laptops. Note each one's wattage and hours of use.
Step 2: Size the inverter
The inverter must handle everything running at the same time, with headroom for appliances that surge when starting, like fridges.
Step 3: Size the batteries
Battery capacity decides how long you can run during an outage. LiFePO4 lithium batteries last far more cycles than lead-acid.
Step 4: Size the panels
Panels must recharge your batteries and power daytime use. Unshaded, well-angled panels produce the most.
ACs and solar
Air conditioners use a lot of energy. Either size a large system for them or keep ACs on grid power only.
Start small
A portable power station with a solar panel is an easy first step for lights, fans and Wi-Fi.
Ask your installer
- Is the system sized from my appliance list?
- What battery chemistry and cycle life?
- Is the inverter pure sine wave?
- What protection and earthing is included?
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Published October 10, 2026 · 2 min read