What Is Load Shedding & How Bay Area Homeowners Can Avoid It with Solar + Battery Backup
Load shedding is becoming more common across California, including in cities like Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, and Marin. If you’ve experienced sudden blackouts—even on sunny days—you’re not alone.
At Ally Electric and Solar, we help Bay Area homeowners protect their homes and families with solar and battery backup systems using FranklinWH, Tesla Powerwall, and Enphase IQ Batteries.
⚠️ What Is Load Shedding?
Load shedding is when utility companies like PG&E temporarily shut off electricity in certain areas to reduce stress on the power grid. This usually happens during:
Heatwaves when air conditioners overload the system
Wildfire risks or Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
Grid equipment failures
High evening demand under NEM 3.0
Even if you’re a responsible energy user, you could find yourself without power for hours—unless your home has a backup energy solution.
🔋 How to Stay Powered: Solar + Battery Backup
Adding a home battery system to your solar setup lets you store energy during the day and use it at night or during outages. With NEM 3.0 reducing export compensation, battery storage is now more valuable than ever.
Here’s how it works:
✅ Solar panels charge your battery during the day
✅ Battery powers your home in the evening or during blackouts
✅ No noise like a gas generator, and fully automatic
🏆 Top Battery Options We Install
At Ally Electric and Solar, we offer three top-tier battery systems that integrate seamlessly with solar:
🔹 FranklinWH Home Power System
Supports whole-home backup, including EV chargers and HVAC
Works with both new and existing solar systems
Built-in energy management with the aGate and aPower X
🔹 Tesla Powerwall 3
Compact, sleek design with integrated inverter
Stores up to 13.5 kWh per unit
Supports stacking multiple units for larger homes
🔹 Enphase IQ Battery 5P / 10T
Modular system that pairs perfectly with Enphase microinverters
Ideal for partial or essential-load backup
Real-time monitoring with the Enphase App
🔎 Why Choose Ally Electric and Solar?
With over 24 years of experience, we are your trusted local solar and battery installer serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
✅ Fully licensed and insured (CSLB #806465)
✅ Direct installer – no third-party middlemen
✅ Experts in SGIP rebates and Bay Area permitting
✅ Over 1,000 systems installed and raving fans throughout the region
📍 Serving the Bay Area
We proudly serve homes in: Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Marin, and surrounding Bay Area cities.
💬 Ready for Backup Power?
Stop worrying about blackouts and PG&E outages. Get a free estimate for your solar and battery backup system today.
📞 Call us at (510) 559-7700
🌐 Visit: www.allyelectricandsolar.com