Solar + Battery for Connecticut

One install, one warranty, one contractor. The cleanest path to lower bills and grid independence in CT.

Why bundle them

Solar pays the bill

A correctly sized array offsets 80-100% of your annual electric bill. With net metering in Connecticut, the kilowatt-hours you push to the grid in summer come back to you in winter.

Battery keeps you running

When the grid goes down, your home keeps power. When grid prices spike, your home runs on stored sunshine. ESS enrollment pays you for the grid-service value.

Battery incentive

The Connecticut Energy Storage Solutions program adds an upfront incentive for the battery, and Smart-E financing can cover the whole system.

One contractor, one warranty

Solar and battery installed by the same licensed CT crew on the same permit means no finger-pointing when something needs service. We own the whole stack.

Example payback math (illustrative)

A typical Connecticut home with a $260/month electric bill, a 9 kW solar array, and one 13.5 kWh battery:

Gross system cost~$42,000
CT Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) battery incentive-$1,500 to -$5,500
Net cost~$36,500 to $40,500
Annual electric bill savings (typical)~$3,000

Numbers are illustrative and depend on roof size, utility rate, system sizing, and current incentive amounts. Smart-E financing through Connecticut Green Bank can spread the net cost over 7-12 years at attractive rates. We run real numbers for your home at the estimate.

Solar + Battery Bundle FAQs

Common questions from Connecticut homeowners bundling solar and battery.

Why install solar and battery together instead of solar first, battery later?
Three reasons. First, a single permit and single utility interconnection are cheaper than two trips through the process. Second, the inverter (especially Enphase microinverters or hybrid string inverters like Sol-Ark) is sized correctly for the eventual battery the first time, avoiding equipment swap-outs. Third, the battery can be enrolled in Connecticut's Energy Storage Solutions program at install, rather than as a separate project later.
How much does a solar + battery bundle cost in Connecticut?
A typical 7-10 kW solar array plus a single 13-15 kWh battery (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, or FranklinWH aPower) runs roughly $35,000 to $55,000 installed in CT. Connecticut's Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) incentive for grid-services battery enrollment lowers that by roughly $1,500 to $5,500. Pricing varies with roof size, battery count, and panel work.
What happens during an Eversource or United Illuminating outage?
Your battery keeps your essential loads (fridge, internet, lights, key outlets, well pump) running. With one battery and good solar weather, you can ride out multi-day outages indefinitely. Whole-home backup including central A/C typically requires two batteries.
Do I save more money with solar + battery than with solar alone?
In Connecticut, yes, in most cases. The Energy Storage Solutions program pays you for letting the utility briefly dispatch your battery during peak grid events. That payment, combined with avoiding peak-rate charges and the value of outage resilience, makes the marginal payback on adding a battery faster than most homeowners assume.
How long is the install?
Roof work for the solar array is typically 1 to 3 days. Battery and inverter install adds another day. Permitting, utility interconnection with Eversource or United Illuminating, and ESS enrollment add 4 to 10 weeks. We project-manage the whole timeline.
Which battery do you recommend for Connecticut?
It depends on your goals. Enphase IQ Battery is the cleanest match if you already have or are installing Enphase microinverters - it is also the most modular. Tesla Powerwall has the largest install base and excellent app. FranklinWH offers strong whole-home backup with generator integration. We help you choose during the estimate.