Store extra solar power to provide backup for your home during power outages
Solar panels create electricity from sunlight when the sun is shining and the electric grid is working. Adding battery storage to a solar system allows it to do even more, increasing your energy independence and providing energy resilience—and giving you peace of mind. Solar + storage provides renewable energy for your home and and saves any extra solar power in the battery to use during a power outage.
Better together
Solar + storage systems can provide enough backup power to keep your food cold, cell phones charged and the lights on during a power outage. You choose which rooms and appliances you want to back up. The solar panels recharge the battery daily so it can provide backup power even during extended outages. Solar + storage is a clean, safe and quiet alternative to portable, diesel- or natural gas-powered generators—with no noise, maintenance, exhaust or carbon monoxide.
In addition to Energy Trust solar incentives, some solar + storage systems are eligible for Oregon Solar + Storage rebates and federal tax credits. Some battery storage systems may also qualify for incentives from your utility.
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Get a free, no-risk analysis and bid >PGE Smart Battery Pilot
Residential customers of Portland General Electric who install a qualifying home battery storage system are eligible to participate in the PGE Smart Battery Pilot and earn monthly credits—in addition to the monthly bill savings from solar.
Get started with a free custom analysis and bid >Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate
The Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program issues rebates for solar electric systems as well as paired solar + storage systems for residential customers and low-income service providers in Oregon and offers an increased incentive rate for qualifying customers with low or moderate incomes. Rebates are issued to approved contractors, who pass the savings on to their customers.
Learn more about the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program >Federal Tax Credit
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the income tax you owe. You must pay taxes to claim the credit.
Consult your tax professional to learn how tax credits and rules may apply to you. This information does not constitute tax advice and cannot be used to avoid tax penalties.
Federal Residential Energy Credit: Covers 30% of the out of pocket cost of a new solar+storage systems or adding battery storage to your existing solar system by Dec. 31, 2032. You must claim this credit yourself.
View requirements and information on how to claim the tax credit >