BATTERY SET UP FOR EMERGENCY BACK UP

The core value behind Soulstice Solar LLC is simple: giving homeowners control over their electricity.  Electricity isn’t a luxury. It’s a foundational need—right up there with food and water. Yet most Americans don’t think about power until it’s gone. As grid outages increase due to extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and rising demand, relying 100% on the utility has become a gamble.

The good news? You don’t need solar panels to take control.

With modern lithium battery technology—specifically the EG4-LL battery—you can store electricity from your existing household AC power and have it ready when you need it most. Think of it as your own personal energy reserve, sitting quietly in the background, charged and waiting.

Many homeowners assume the grid is reliable enough. Until it isn’t. Even homes with traditional grid-tied solar are often surprised to learn that when the grid goes down, their solar shuts off too. That’s a safety requirement so utility workers can repair lines without risk.

No grid = no power
Solar panels or not

The only way to keep power flowing during an outage is to have energy stored on-site. That’s where a battery comes in.

The EG4-LL lithium battery is designed to store energy efficiently, safely, and for the long haul. Unlike gas generators, it’s silent, produces no fumes, and requires no fuel runs during emergencies.

Key advantage:

You can charge it directly from your household AC power.

That means:

• No solar required
• No roof work
• No dependency on sunlight
• No learning curve

Your battery stays charged from the grid, and when the grid fails, your battery takes over.  Solar can always be added later—but it’s optional, not required.

Here’s where honesty matters.  If someone is selling you “whole-home backup,” ask very specific questions. Large appliances like central AC, electric ranges, and dryers require massive surge power. Running everything gets expensive fast.

A smarter approach is intentional backup:

• Refrigerator / freezer (save hundreds in spoiled food)
• Internet & communications
• Lights
• Medical devices
• Fans or space heaters
• Select outlets for daily life

Many homeowners are shocked to realize a battery can pay for itself after just a few extended outages and a couple of saved refrigerators full of groceries.  Luxury items can wait. Survival and comfort come first.

Here’s where it gets really interesting.  If your utility charges time-of-use (TOU) rates, electricity is cheaper at night and more expensive during peak hours (usually late afternoon and evening).

With an EG4-LL battery, you can:

• Charge the battery during off-peak, low-cost hours
• Power selected circuits during expensive peak hours
• Reduce how much high-priced electricity you buy from the grid

In plain English, buy electricity cheap, use it when it’s expensive.

This strategy:

• Lowers monthly electric bills
• Reduces peak demand stress on the grid
• Extends battery value beyond “emergency only” use

You’re no longer just reacting to outages—you’re actively optimizing your energy costs.

A battery-first setup gives you options:

• Start with grid-charged backup power
• Add solar later if and when it makes sense
• Expand battery capacity as needs grow

No pressure. No forced upgrades. No one-size-fits-all systems.

Soulstice Solar specializes in right-sized, realistic backup power solutions. Whether you already have solar, want battery backup only, or are curious about future expansion, we walk you through:

• Load planning
• Battery sizing
• Backup circuit selection
• Retrofit options
• Cost-saving strategies

Our goal isn’t to sell the biggest system—it’s to build the right one.