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Batteries & backup
Whole-Home Battery Backup in Southern California: What It Really Takes
As of October 25, 2026, whole-home backup is an operating plan—not a battery count. Compare usable energy, motor-start power, load shedding, islanded solar recharge, and utility requirements.
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