Generate Your Own Power.
Store It. Own It.
Solar panels cut your electric bill. Battery storage keeps your power on when the grid fails. Together, they're the most significant upgrade you can make to your home's energy independence. RO installs complete solar-plus-storage systems — Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, and Generac PWRcell — with licensed electrical integration from panel to rooftop.
Solar & Battery Storage
Guide
Solar Basics
Residential solar panels convert sunlight into electricity that powers your home in real-time and feeds excess back to the grid for credit (net metering). A typical 7–10 kW system covers most of an average home's electricity needs. Panels are mounted on your roof or ground-mounted in your yard, connected through an inverter that converts DC power to usable AC. Modern panels are warrantied for 25 years with an expected lifespan of 30+.
Battery Storage
A home battery stores excess solar energy (or cheap grid power) and releases it when you need it — at night, during peak rate hours, or during power outages. The Tesla Powerwall 3 is the market leader: 13.5 kWh capacity, 11.5 kW continuous output, 97.5% efficiency, and a built-in solar inverter. Alternatives include the Enphase IQ 5P (modular, 15-year warranty) and Generac PWRcell 2 (best generator integration). One battery typically covers 8–12 hours of essential loads during an outage.
Cost & ROI
A 7–10 kW solar system runs $18,000–$28,000 before incentives. A Tesla Powerwall adds $11,500–$16,500 installed. The average payback period for solar in SC is 7–10 years, after which you're generating free electricity for the remaining 15–20 years of panel life. Battery storage extends value by providing backup power and enabling time-of-use arbitrage. Combined 25-year savings typically exceed $40,000–$80,000.
Why It Matters Here
South Carolina gets 210+ sunny days per year — ideal solar conditions. Duke Energy and Dominion offer net metering, crediting you for excess power sent to the grid. The combination of strong sun, reasonable electricity rates, and available incentives makes solar-plus-storage one of the best long-term investments for Upstate homeowners. Add in the backup power benefit during our storm season, and the value goes beyond just savings.
Solar & Battery Storage Gallery
Warning
Signs
Your electricity bill exceeds $200/month consistently
High electric bills are the clearest signal that solar makes financial sense. A properly sized system can eliminate 70–100% of your electric bill.
You've experienced multiple power outages in the past year
Solar alone doesn't help during outages (grid-tied systems shut off for safety). But solar + battery storage gives you independent backup power — automatically.
Your roof is 5–15 years old and in good condition
The ideal time to add solar is when your roof has 15–20 years of life remaining. Installing solar on a roof that needs replacement soon means you'll pay to remove and reinstall panels.
You're planning to stay in your home for 7+ years
Solar payback periods average 7–10 years. If you plan to stay long-term, the return is substantial. Even if you sell, solar adds home value — studies show a $15,000+ increase on average.
You want energy independence from the utility
A solar-plus-storage system with enough capacity can operate independently of the grid during outages. For some homeowners, reducing dependence on the utility is reason enough.
Your utility rates keep increasing
Electricity rates in SC have risen 15–25% over the past decade. Solar locks in your cost of electricity at installation — immune to future rate hikes for the life of the system.
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Our
Process
Energy Audit & System Design
We analyze your electricity usage (12 months of bills), assess your roof orientation and condition, measure available sun exposure, and design a system sized to your actual consumption. No cookie-cutter templates.
Permitting & Utility Application
We handle all permits, HOA approvals (if applicable), and the utility interconnection application. This paperwork is the most time-consuming part — we do it so you don't have to.
Roof Mounting & Panel Installation
Racking is installed on your roof with engineered attachment points. Panels are mounted, wired in series/parallel strings, and routed to the inverter location. All penetrations are sealed and flashed to prevent leaks.
Battery & Inverter Integration
The battery and inverter (or hybrid inverter like Powerwall 3's built-in) are installed and connected to your electrical panel. Backup circuits are configured — you choose which loads stay on during outages.
Inspection & Activation
Final electrical inspection, utility meter swap (for net metering), and Permission to Operate (PTO) from your utility. We activate monitoring, walk you through the app, and explain your production and backup capabilities.
Cost & Lifespan
Prices are estimates for Upstate SC — get a real quote for your project.
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