The Woodlands Solar Battery Installation The Light Battery Program™
Add a battery, receive a $54 monthly credit, and reduce how much electricity you buy from the grid.
Storms and Grid Instability Are Changing Solar
Many homeowners in The Woodlands installed solar to lower their energy bills.
But recent years have shown something important:
Solar panels alone don’t protect your home during an outage.
When the grid goes down, most solar systems automatically shut off for safety.
That means homes with solar panels can still lose power during:
- Severe storms
- Hurricane-related outages
- Grid failures
- Extreme weather events
Why Many Solar Homes Still Have Electric Bills
Solar panels generate power when the sun is shining.
But most homes use the most electricity in the evening.
In neighborhoods across The Woodlands, energy usage spikes when:
- Families return home in the evening
- Air conditioning is still running
- Appliances and electronics are used
- Solar energy is often sent to the grid during the day
- Homes buy electricity back at night
How the Light Battery Program™ Changes the Math
A battery allows your home to store extra solar energy during the day.
That stored energy can then power your home after sunset.
The Light Battery Program™ also includes a $54 monthly battery credit, which helps offset the cost of the battery.
Example scenario.
Typical solar homeowner in The Woodlands:
- Remaining electric bill:
- $150/month
With the Light Battery Program™
Battery lease: $85/monthBattery credit: –$54/month
Effective battery cost: about $31/month
Instead of exporting energy cheaply and buying electricity later, homeowners can use their own solar power when it matters most.
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A Program Built for Existing Solar Systems
The Light Battery Program™ was created for homeowners who already have solar but want their system to work better.
The program includes:
- Battery storage installation
- A participating electricity provider
- A fixed $54 monthly battery credit
- 1:1 net metering under the program structure
- Backup power capability
- Reduce grid dependence
- Use more of their own solar energy
- Keep power running during outages
Before and After Adding Battery Storage
Before installing a battery:
Solar powers the home during the dayExtra energy exported to the gridEvening energy purchased from the grid
Remaining bill:
- ~$150/month
After installing a battery:
Solar energy stored during the dayStored power used at night
Battery lease: $85/monthBattery credit: –$54/month
Effective cost:
- ~$31/month
Actual savings depend on:
- Solar system size
- Home electricity usage
- Electric plan
- Battery capacity
- Keep the solar power your system produces.
he Light Battery Program™ May Be Right If You:
- Already have solar
- Live in a heavily wooded neighborhood
- Experience storm-related outages
- Own a large cooling-heavy home
- Export significant midday production
- Prefer lease over large upfront purchase
- Want reliable backup capability
The Woodlands homeowners prioritize:
- Stability
- Protection
- Long-term planning
- Home value preservation
Battery integration aligns with those priorities.
Get a Free QuoteSee If Your Woodlands Solar System Qualifies
Not every solar system is compatible with a battery upgrade.
Our team reviews:
- Solar system size
- Inverter compatibility
- Electric provider
- Energy usage patterns
Frequently Asked Questions
The $54 monthly credit is available under the current participating retail plan used within The Light Battery Program™. Eligibility and plan terms are reviewed prior to enrollment.
Eligible homeowners enrolled in the participating retail plan receive 1:1 net metering under current plan terms. Details are confirmed before activation.
The Light Battery Program™ is primarily structured as a lease model to reduce upfront investment compared to traditional purchase financing.
Total bill impact depends on system size, usage patterns, and rate structure. Many homeowners reduce evening grid exposure significantly, but outcomes vary.
When configured for backup, the battery can power designated circuits or the home during grid interruptions and recharge from solar during daylight.
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