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Best Solar Companies for Battery Storage
If outages are part of life where you live, the battery is not an accessory, it is the point. These are the installers we rank highest for solar paired with home battery storage.
Top matches
Beacon Ridge Home Solar
- ✓$0 down installation with solar loans from 5.99% APR
- ✓Battery storage add-on with whole-home backup option
- ✓25-year panel warranty and 10-year workmanship warranty
- ✓Production guarantee: they pay the difference if output falls short
- ✗Available in 28 states, not yet nationwide
Calloway Solar + Storage
- ✓Premium panels with a 25-year warranty covering the entire system
- ✓Battery-first design sized for outage-prone areas
- ✓In-house crews, no subcontracted installs
- ✓Financing available from 6.25% APR through partner credit unions
- ✗Premium equipment carries a premium price per watt
How we ranked these: We ranked every battery-tagged installer in our database by our overall methodology score, which weighs equipment and warranty, installation experience, and value.
Last updated June 2026
Questions, answered
How much does adding a battery cost?
Roughly $10,000 to $18,000 installed for a typical home battery before incentives, on top of the solar system. The federal tax credit applies to batteries too, and some states and utilities add storage rebates that meaningfully change the math.
How long will a battery run my house in an outage?
A single battery typically carries essential circuits, refrigerator, lights, internet, and outlets, for 10 to 24 hours. Longer if solar recharges it during the day. Whole-home backup including air conditioning usually takes two or more batteries.
Is a battery worth it without frequent outages?
Your call. Depends on your utility rates. On time-of-use plans, a battery stores cheap midday solar and spends it during expensive evening hours. Where net metering pays full credit for exported power, the financial case weakens and backup becomes the main reason to buy.