Home Battery Backup Systems in Los Angeles & Ventura County
A battery backup system keeps your lights, fridge, and medical or safety equipment running when the grid goes down — no fuel, no noise, and no generator maintenance. AWS Solar designs and installs battery backup for Southern California homes, whether you already have solar, you're starting from scratch, or you're deciding between a battery and a standby generator. Find your situation below.
Get a Free QuoteNo Solar Yet, Want Backup Power
You don't need solar panels to add battery backup. A battery can charge from the grid overnight during off-peak hours and discharge during an outage or expensive peak hours — a smaller, quieter alternative to a whole-house generator. Most homeowners see the strongest payback when a battery is paired with solar, and we'll walk you through the real economics of a battery-only system before you commit to one.
Talk To Us About Battery-Only BackupAlready Have Solar? Add Battery Backup
If you're already generating solar, a battery lets you store that daytime production and use it at night instead of exporting it to the grid for pennies under NEM 3.0. This is where most of our installs happen — we install and configure the Tesla Powerwall 3, sized and permitted for your specific home and utility, SCE or LADWP.
See Tesla Powerwall 3 InstallationBattery Backup vs. a Standby Generator
- Fuel: A battery charges from solar or the grid — no propane or gas deliveries, no fuel to store.
- Noise: Batteries are silent. Generators run loud enough that some HOAs and cities restrict them.
- Maintenance: No oil changes, no annual service contracts, no engine to fail when you need it most.
- Runtime: A generator runs as long as it has fuel; a battery is limited by stored capacity, though it can be expanded with additional units.
- Emissions: Batteries produce none during operation; generators burn fossil fuel.
Most homeowners in fire-prone or PSPS-affected areas choose battery backup, sometimes alongside a generator for extended multi-day outages.
Why Homeowners Choose AWS Solar
- Licensed C-10 electrical & solar contractor (CSLB #901196)
- In-house crews since 2007 — no subcontractors
- We configure battery settings specifically for SCE and LADWP customers, not generic defaults
We serve Los Angeles and Ventura County — see all the areas we serve.
Ready to Talk Battery Backup?
Tell us about your home and we'll recommend the right setup — battery-only, battery plus solar, or a comparison against a generator.
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