Hurricane Helene rocked the Southeast, claiming at least 200 lives and causing widespread power outages that left a million Americans in the dark even a week later. Without much time to recover from the deadliest hurricane since Katrina, the fifth-strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, Hurricane Milton, made landfall just two weeks later with top wind speeds of 180 mph, cutting off power to two million Floridians. To account for the growing intensity of these storms, meteorologists are now proposing a Category 6 level be added.
As extreme weather becomes more common, individuals and businesses are seeking ways to better protect themselves and maintain power during emergencies. Solar-plus-storage offers a reliable and resilient solution. This blog explores how solar and battery storage systems can keep essential services running even when the grid goes down, and provides steps to prepare your home or business for the next major storm.