Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Solar panels are awesome—until the power goes out and your system shuts down. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it?
In this video, our experts Larry and Warren break down why most grid-tied solar systems shut off during outages, and explore your options for keeping the lights on—from sunlight backup to full battery + generator systems.
*START YOUR SOLAR JOURNEY HERE*
👉 Speak with a solar expert: bit.ly/3zidQIt
💻 Visit our Solar Learning Center for blogs, calculators, and more: bit.ly/4eHbN0D
🔢 Use our Battery Calculator: bit.ly/batterycalc
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Timestamps
0:00 Why Solar Panels Shut Off During a Power Outage
0:24 The Safety Rule That Disables Your Solar Inverter
0:52 3 Ways to Keep Solar Working During A Blackout
1:12 Option 1: Sunlight Backup (Most Affordable)
1:55 Option 2: Battery Backup (More Coverage)
2:15 Option 3: Battery + Generator Combo (Most Robust)
2:56 What About Standalone Generators?
3:12 How to Choose the Right Backup Setup
3:57 Cost of Sunlight Backup
4:49 Cost of Battery Backup
5:53 Battery + Generator Costs
6:38 Inverter Requirements for Backup
7:33 Should You Add Batteries Now or Later?
10:07 Use Our Battery Calculator + Final Thoughts
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Who are we?
Paradise Energy Solutions is a family-owned, full-service solar energy company. Since 2009, our team of 100+ solar experts has installed over 2,300 solar systems for businesses and homeowners throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the USA.
In addition to providing solar and battery system design and installation services, we have a team of solar maintenance technicians that diagnose and fix solar systems from small residential to large utility-scale systems and everything in between. Watch this video to learn more about who we are: youtu.be/mjcksqyqWxc
Learn more:
Subscribe ▶ bit.ly/3qeirHu
Paradise Energy Solutions ▶ paradisesolarenergy.com
Facebook ▶ facebook.com/ParadiseEnergySolutions
Linkedin ▶ linkedin.com/company/paradise-energy-solutions-llc
Solar panels are awesome—until the power goes out and your system shuts down. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it?
In this video, our experts Larry and Warren break down why most grid-tied solar systems shut off during outages, and explore your options for keeping the lights on—from sunlight backup to full battery + generator systems.
*START YOUR SOLAR JOURNEY HERE*
👉 Speak with a solar expert: bit.ly/3zidQIt
💻 Visit our Solar Learning Center for blogs, calculators, and more: bit.ly/4eHbN0D
🔢 Use our Battery Calculator: bit.ly/batterycalc
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Timestamps
0:00 Why Solar Panels Shut Off During a Power Outage
0:24 The Safety Rule That Disables Your Solar Inverter
0:52 3 Ways to Keep Solar Working During A Blackout
1:12 Option 1: Sunlight Backup (Most Affordable)
1:55 Option 2: Battery Backup (More Coverage)
2:15 Option 3: Battery + Generator Combo (Most Robust)
2:56 What About Standalone Generators?
3:12 How to Choose the Right Backup Setup
3:57 Cost of Sunlight Backup
4:49 Cost of Battery Backup
5:53 Battery + Generator Costs
6:38 Inverter Requirements for Backup
7:33 Should You Add Batteries Now or Later?
10:07 Use Our Battery Calculator + Final Thoughts
*************
Who are we?
Paradise Energy Solutions is a family-owned, full-service solar energy company. Since 2009, our team of 100+ solar experts has installed over 2,300 solar systems for businesses and homeowners throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the USA.
In addition to providing solar and battery system design and installation services, we have a team of solar maintenance technicians that diagnose and fix solar systems from small residential to large utility-scale systems and everything in between. Watch this video to learn more about who we are: youtu.be/mjcksqyqWxc
Learn more:
Subscribe ▶ bit.ly/3qeirHu
Paradise Energy Solutions ▶ paradisesolarenergy.com
Facebook ▶ facebook.com/ParadiseEnergySolutions
Linkedin ▶ linkedin.com/company/paradise-energy-solutions-llc
