re: Solar w/ Battery Bank...thoughts on this idea?

If you want a backup power source after a storm you should get a generator. If you want to attempt to lower your energy bill you should go solar. Net metering is only going to give you KWh credits, they won't actually give you money back if you generate more than you use.


Keep in mind that your battery backup has to last at least the length of the storm and however many days there aren't bright sunny days after the storm. A solar and battery system won't do you much good if its overcast and rainy for four days and your battery only lasts for 3.

You also aren't guaranteed to get a Net meter installed. If Net meters are providing more than 0.5% of a utility companies peak load they aren't required to give you a Net meter if you ask for one.