When the power goes out in your area, what are your options? Unless you have backup power at your home, it’s likely you’ll be sitting in the dark.

Fortunately, dozens of backup power options are available to choose from – including propane, diesel, natural gas-powered generators, and solar battery systems.

When you find the right solution for your home, you get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your household will keep running, even if the grid goes down.

Here at Sandbar Solar & Electric, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners turn to solar and battery backup on the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast in California, so we know a thing or two about the value of a good backup system.

In this post, we’ll discuss the differences between solar battery backup systems and generators and help you understand which is right for you.

Let’s dive in!