Texas has the most major power outages of any state in the U.S.

Custom Solar Microgrids in 75751, Athens

Say goodbye to sky-high utility bills and unreliable electricity. With Fortress Microgrid, you can power your 75751 home or business with solar. From solar-only solutions to bespoke microgrid systems, we’ll determine the right solar-powered system for your needs. Chat with our experts and be one step closer to energy independence.

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Average electricity rates have increased over 20% in the last decade, while power outages have increased over 50%.

Average electricity rates have increased over 20% in the last decade, while power outages have increased over 50%.

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Finding a company to create a solar solution for your home or business can be quite a challenge. I know because I went through five companies – all calling themselves “experts” – and they were not. One of the hallmarks of an expert in a technical field like solar energy is integrity. As an engineer with 50 years of experience in creating technical solutions, I am good at getting to the bottom line for an engineered solution.

I am writing to hopefully save you time and energy in making your solar decision – you want to work with this team. Their professionalism, from initial contact to an engineered design and, finally, attention to detail in the installation, was amazing. I highly recommend Fortress Microgrid. If you want to make your solar experience the best it can be, get in touch with this company.

— David S.

Certified Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall Installer

Certified Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall Installer

A Tesla Powerwall functions as a 24/7, whole-home backup battery. It provides energy to charge your electric vehicles and keep your home running throughout the day. Use it to power your home day or night, during an outage, or to go off-grid. Fortress Microgrid is a Certified Powerall installer in Texas and ready to answer any questions you may have about Powerwall installation, power storage, electricity bill savings, and more.

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Solar Power in 75751: Your Path to Energy Independence

Over the past 23 years, Texas has had 264 power outages, which is more than any other state. The majority of these outages were weather-related. Anything from ice storms and high-category hurricanes to powerful winds and severe thunderstorms can knock out your electricity for days and weeks. Blackouts like these in Athens, TX can threaten your safety and the security of your investments.

Fortress Microgrid creates custom solar microgrids that can give you the energy independence needed to ensure consistent power for your Athens home or business. When the Texas grid goes out, you won't have to be concerned about your carefully curated wine collection going bad or missing profit from wasted products. A microgrid features solar panels, energy storage, and generators, so you can feel at ease knowing you have the energy autonomy to stay powered.

In addition to energy independence, solar has the benefit of utility savings. Microgrids generate and store power so you can dramatically minimize your grid-supplied electricity usage. You’ll see a decrease in your Athens power expenses.

Your Athens solar microgrid can also help you save on energy costs through peak load shaving. The term peak load describes the time of day when the power demand on the grid is at its highest. You pay more for the grid-supplied energy used during this period. Through peak load shaving, you're able to take advantage of solar energy to offset or reduce your grid energy use during hours of peak demand. Not only does peak load shaving lead to energy cost savings, but it also contributes to grid stability by decreasing load on the grid during peak demand periods.

What Exactly Is a Microgrid and Why Do You Need One in Athens, TX?

A cookie-cutter solar solution might supply solar energy in 75751 to keep your home powered and reduce energy bills, but power outages will still impact you. Basic solar panel arrangements usually consist only of panels and have no place to store the energy collected (a battery), and they still have to use the grid to supply electricity to your building. When a fallen tree takes out a power line or a severe storm causes a blackout, your home isn't protected from the grid's failure even though you have panels.

A solar microgrid features solar panels, a battery for energy storage, and a backup power generator so you don't have to depend on the Athens grid. While microgrids can connect to the main grid, they can also operate separately from it, unlike conventional solar panels. Your microgrid can collect, store, and generate electricity, allowing you to stay autonomous during a utility grid failure.

We Install Solar Panels in 75751, Athens

No home or business is the same, and one building’s energy requirements can differ significantly from the next. We steer clear of generic solutions for solar power and energy independence in Athens; we provide holistic solutions combining solar energy with battery storage. We evaluate your personal consumption and needs to provide the ideal solar solution for your unique situation, — even if that means just solar panels. You can depend on the experts at Fortress Microgrid to supply and install high-quality solar panels

In addition to traditional solar panels, we proudly offer Tesla Solar Roof installation as a Tesla Certified Installer in 75751. Typically, solar panels are added to your current roof structure, but the Tesla Solar Roof will be a replacement. The Solar Roof features glass solar tiles paired with custom steel roofing tiles to create an aesthetic roof appearance with maximum solar output. The Solar Roof system and Tesla Powerwall integrate seamlessly to store power and provide energy independence.

Commercial or Home Solar System with Battery Backup in 75751

Many Texans need more than just solar panels to stay powered. We can create a solar and battery solution for your Athens building. The panels provide electricity 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 in Athens, Fortress Microgrid is certified to install Tesla Powerwalls. The Tesla Powerwall is a residential battery system powered by solar panels or the grid when solar isn't available. Your Powerwall will use excess energy from your solar panels to power your home around the clock. If an outage happens, the Powerwall supplies backup power, guaranteeing a continuous supply of energy.

75751 Microgrids: Solar Power, Batteries, and Generators

Fortress Microgrid's commitment to resilient and reliable energy solutions makes us unique. Our bespoke Texas solar microgrid systems, which comprise of panels, batteries (for energy storage), and generators, are meant to keep you powered under all conditions — even if Athens experiences an extended power outage or you have a period of low solar generation. We will completely customize your microgrid system according to how much energy your home, building, or property uses and the amount of backup power you need. Whether you want to backup your entire winery or the guest house of your home, we can plan and install a solar power system that grants true energy independence.

What Makes Fortress Microgrid Stand Out in Athens, TX

Folks in Texas need a dependable power supply for a wide range of reasons. You may have essential medical equipment that must stay on or an art collection vulnerable to temperature changes. Maybe you need to keep the large animals on your ranch safe or your brewery's hoppers at a consistent temperature. Regarding your energy security, you want to choose an off-grid solar system installer in 75751 who prioritizes your best interest and needs.

The team at Fortress Microgrid doesn't believe in hawking solar to anyone and everyone. Our founders are heavily involved in the customer relationship and enthusiastically share their knowledge about microgrids and solar power in 75751. We want to give you the resources needed to make an informed decision about investing in solar and will work tirelessly to develop a tailored solution that satisfies your energy consumption and needs. Get in touch today to begin your consultation if you're interested in talking about solar microgrids and gaining energy independence Our founders are on call, prepared to help with any questions you have about gaining energy independence in Athens, TX.