Why Invest in Solar Power Systems?
Between 2000 and 2023, Texas experienced the most power outages of any state, with 264 blackouts. Most of these outages were weather-related. Everything from major hurricanes and freezes to strong winds and thunderstorms can leave you without power for days or even weeks. Power outages like these can put your safety and investments at risk.
A custom solar microgrid from Fortress Microgrid can give you the energy independence you need to keep your home or business running. The next time the grid fails, you won’t have to worry about your hard-earned game meat spoiling or losing profit from wasted beer batches. With a complete system featuring solar panels, batteries, and generators, you can rest easy knowing you have the energy autonomy to stay powered.
In addition to energy independence, solar has the benefit of utility savings. By generating and storing your own electricity from solar panels, you can significantly reduce your grid-supplied electricity usage. You’ll enjoy lower power bills.
Your solar microgrid can also help you save on energy costs through peak load shaving. Peak load, or peak demand, is when the electric grid experiences the highest demand for power. You are charged more for the grid-supplied electricity you use during this time. With peak load shaving, you can leverage solar energy to offset or reduce your grid energy consumption during peak hours. Not only does peak load shaving lead to energy cost savings, but it also supports grid stability by reducing strain during high-demand periods.
Solar-Powered Microgrids vs. Standard Solar Systems
A cookie-cutter solar solution might give you solar energy to power your home and realize energy savings, but you’ll still be vulnerable to power outages. Most standard solar panel systems only have panels with nowhere to store energy (a battery), meaning they still rely on the electricity grid to power your building. When a fallen tree takes out a power line or a big freeze causes a blackout, the grid’s failure leads to power failure in your home despite the panels.
A solar microgrid consists of solar, battery storage, and backup power generation to give you freedom from the grid. While microgrids can connect to the main grid, they can also operate separately from it, unlike your typical solar panels. These solar electricity solutions collect, store, and generate their own power so you can stay autonomous during a utility grid outage.
Solar Power and Panels from Fortress Microgrid
Every home and business is unique, and one building’s energy requirements can differ significantly from the next. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solar power and energy independence solutions; we offer integrated solar and battery storage solutions. Taking your personal usage and needs into account, we’ll offer the best energy solution for your situation — even if that means just solar panels. You can count on the team at Fortress Microgrid to source and install high-quality solar panels that meet the needs of your home or business.
In addition to traditional solar panels, we are proud to offer certified Tesla Solar Roof installation. Unlike solar panels installed on top of your existing roof, the Tesla Solar Roof replaces your roof. With a combination of glass solar tiles and custom steel roofing tiles, the Solar Roof provides an aesthetic roof appearance while maximizing your solar production. The Solar Roof system integrates seamlessly with the Tesla Powerwall to store power and provide energy independence.
Commercial or Home Solar System with Battery Backup
For many, solar panels alone are not enough. We offer solar and battery solutions for homes and businesses. The panels provide energy throughout the day, while the battery backup stores excess power for use throughout the night and when the main grid fails.
To better serve customers, Fortress Microgrid is also a Certified Tesla Powerwall installer. The Tesla Powerwall is a home battery powered by solar or the gre in nonsolar situations. Excess energy from your solar panels charges the Powerwall, which can power your home day and night. In case of an outage, the Powerwall provides backup power, ensuring an uninterrupted energy supply.
Solar Off-Grid Generator and Battery Systems
What sets Fortress Microgrid apart is our commitment to providing reliable, resilient energy solutions. Our tailored solar microgrid solutions, which feature solar panels, energy storage (batteries), and backup generators, are designed to keep you powered under all conditions — including extended outages or periods of low solar generation. We will completely customize your microgrid system based on how much power your building, home, or overall property uses and how much you’d like to back it up. Whether you want to back up your entire winery or the guest house of your home, we can install a solar solution that offers true energy independence.
Custom Solar Solutions: The Fortress Microgrid Difference
Folks need a reliable power source for countless reasons. You may have essential medical equipment that must stay on or an extensive wine collection you must keep cool. Maybe you need to keep the large animals on your ranch safe or your brewery's hoppers at a consistent temperature. When it comes to your energy security, you want to choose an off-grid solar system installer you can trust.
At Fortress Microgrid, we’re not here to sell solar to anybody and everybody. Our founders are heavily involved in the customer relationship and are eager to offer education on solar power and microgrids. We want you to make an informed decision about your solar investment and will work hard to create a custom solution that aligns with your energy usage and needs. Contact us today to start your consultation if you’re ready to discuss solar microgrids and energy independence. Our founders are on call, ready to answer any questions you may have about achieving energy independence.