Choosing the right residential solar system begins with understanding your household’s energy usage, roof layout, and long-term goals. The most suitable system will match your daytime consumption, future needs, and the physical characteristics of your property, while also incorporating high-quality components for long-term reliability. Batteries are worth considering if you use significant power at night, want backup during outages, aim for greater energy independence, or plan to support future loads such as EV charging or air conditioning. For many households, installing a battery-ready system provides strong savings now with the flexibility to add storage later as needs and incentives evolve.


Joel Nash