HOME BATTERY + VIRTUAL POWER PLANT
Power when you need it. Stored at home.
A home battery stores energy for later, gives you more control during outages and peak-use periods, and may connect to eligible Virtual Power Plant programs.
- Backup energy ready for important household needs
- Use stored energy when grid power is expensive or unavailable
- Get paid for participating in an eligible VPP program
*For qualified homes
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HOW IT WORKS TOGETHER
Your battery works before,
during and after an outage.
Instead of treating storage as an add-on, the battery becomes the center of your home energy
setup—charging when energy is available and discharging when your home needs it most.
CHARGE
Store energy
Your battery charges from solar or another compatible source, building a reserve for later use.
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use it when it matters
Stored energy can support selected household loads after sunset, during peak periods or when the grid is down.
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Join an eligible vpp
When available, a VPP can coordinate participating batteries during grid events while the battery remains installed at your home.
WHAT A VIRTUAL POWER PLANT DOES
Your battery can do more than power your home.
When your battery is part of an eligible Virtual Power Plant program, it can work with other participating batteries to help support the grid during certain events-while remaining installed at your home.
- Your battery stays installed at your home
- Eligible batteries can be coordinated during certain grid events
- Participation may provide additional value
ALREADY HAVE SOLAR?
Add storage to your existing system
Make more of the energy your system already produces by adding battery storage for greater control, backup power and potential VPP participation
- Store more of the energy your solar system produces
- Backup options for essential household loads
- VPP program eligibility reviewed where available
vpp rewards
Your battery could do more than
provide backup power
Qualified homeowners may receive long-term payments for participating in an eligible Virtual Power Plant program while keeping battery backup at home.
CHARGE
$12,000- $64,800
Total VPP payments over 20 years*
Payments vary based on program, home, battery system and eligibility.
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use it when it matters
Discount on monthly electric bills
Actual savings depend on energy use, utility rates and program terms.
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20 years
Long-term VPP participation benefits
Program length, availability and compensation vary.
VIRTUAL POWER PLANT
Your battery protects your home and can help support the grid.
First, the battery is there for your home: storing energy and supporting your household when you need it. If you enroll in an eligible Virtual Power Plant program, it may also respond during specific grid events.
Program availability, battery requirements, dispatch rules and compensation vary. Solar Homes 360 can help review what applies before you enroll.
HOME
Stored energy supports your household needs
GRID
Eligible batteries may support local demand
SMART
Controls coordinate energy automatically
VIRTUAL POWER PLANT
Backup power starts with the battery.
A properly designed home battery can keep selected household loads running during an outage, depending on battery capacity, system configuration and available charge.
- Keep essentials running
- Reserve energy for outages
- See your battery status
CONNECTICUT HOMEOWNERS
See what home battery storage could look life for you.
Solar Homes 360 can review your home, utility usage, existing solar equipment, backup priorities and available VPP programs before recommending a battery setup.
VIRTUAL POWER PLANT
Your battery protects your home
and can help support the grid.
First, the battery is there for your home: storing energy and supporting your household when you need it. If you enroll in an eligible Virtual Power Plant program, it may also respond during specific grid events.
Program availability, battery requirements, dispatch rules and compensation vary. Solar Homes 360 can help review what applies before you enroll.
Designed around your backup needs
Start with the circuits, appliances, and outage protection that matter most to your household
Home battery planning
Works with your energy setup
We review your existing or planned solar equipment, electrical configuration and utility requirements.
Battery compatibility review
Support after installation
Monitoring and long-term support help you understand how your battery is performing over time.
Residential battery support
BATTERY & vpp faq
Questions homeowners usually ask.
What exactly is a Virtual Power Plant?
A VPP is a network of distributed energy resources, such as home batteries, that can be coordinated to support the electric grid. Your battery remains installed at your home; eligible programs determine when and how it can participate.
Do I need solar to have battery storage?
Not always. Some homes can add battery storage to an existing solar system, while others may install solar and storage together. Compatibility depends on your equipment, utility rules and project design.
How much can I earn from participating in a VPP?
Potential compensation depends on the program, home, battery system and eligibility requirements. Qualified homes may receive long-term VPP payments, but actual amounts and program terms vary.Not always. Some homes can add battery storage to an existing solar system, while others may install solar and storage together. Compatibility depends on your equipment, utility rules and project design.
Will a battery power my entire house during an outage?
That depends on battery size, system design, the loads being backed up and how much stored energy is available. During your assessment, the system can be designed around the circuits you want to prioritize.
How do I know whether my home qualifies for a VPP program?
Eligibility can depend on location, utility territory, battery technology and program availability. Solar Homes 360 can review the current requirements for your property before making a recommendation.
Can I add a battery if I already have solar?
In many cases, yes. The first step is checking your existing inverter, electrical setup, solar production and desired backup goals to determine the best integration approach.