Batteries are an awesome way to maximize your solar’s potential and achieve complete energy independence — day and night. Shaw Solar is the leading storage expert in SW Colorado and would love to discuss all the options available to you!
Energy storage systems (ESS), aka batteries, store excess energy — solar or grid — for use later on. This allows owners to harness the solar they produce to power their homes at night, or in a blackout, promoting energy independence and resilience.
Don’t have solar? No problem. Energy storage works with or without solar power, harnessing grid energy when there isn’t an onsite source. The installation is eligible for loans, rebates and incentives either way!
Incentives & Rebates
Battery storage is eligible for a 10% Colorado State Tax Credit on material costs.
PLUS! For anyone in LPEA territory, they launched (Jan 2025) a battery incentive program with rebates starting at $1,000 with the option for bonus adders depending on what neighborhood you’re in (to help with their grid profiles).
PLUS, PLUS! For a limited time in 2026, Tesla is offering a $500-$1,000 rebate directly from there.
Benefits of Storage
Store green power generated during the day to use at night
Lower Your Expensive ‘Peak Power Charge’
Energy Resilience
Shine bright in your neighborhood when everyone else has an outage
SHAW SOLAR's Solutions
At Shaw Solar, we work with you one-on-one to provide the most efficient and economical solution for your needs. Our home battery storage solutions include:
Franklin WholeHome
Tesla Powerwall3
Enphase
Larger Commercial-scale options
And more! We always have our finger on the pulse of new technology and will present any that we feel are ready for prime time if they’re a good match for your wants/needs/price point.
SPAN Smart Panel
The SPAN Smart Panel can be added to any home battery storage system and enables whole-home backup on a single battery by giving you the option to control the power supply down to the circuit. You can remotely adjust where your battery is diverting power via app-based monitoring and controls.
For example, let’s say you just finished a load of laundry, and now need to use the oven. You can turn off the power to your washing machine circuit and turn on the power to the circuit powering your oven.
You’ll have complete visibility into how much energy each circuit consumes and have the controls at your fingertips to adjust consumption as your energy needs dictate during an outage.
ENERGY STORAGE Questions & Considerations
How do we determine which battery storage solution is the best fit?
Shaw Solar works with you to identify your battery storage needs by determining how much of your home you wish to cover (whole home or specific loads), how long you want to have battery backup power coverage (how long do your power outages typically last), and what type of solar system (if any) you already own. Understanding this information allows Shaw Solar to size your battery storage system to fit your specific power needs. The best way to get started is to request a free battery storage assessment from our team.
What does residential battery storage typically cost?
4 Tesla Powerwalls (stacked 2 by 2) installed inside a garage.
The price varies by system (Enphase vs. Tesla) and the number of units. However, battery storage starts at around $13,000 for a single unit. There is a 10% Colorado State Tax Credit on material costs, which usually discounts the price by $1,300 or so. There are some utility discounts also available depending on your utility provider.
Can an existing solar system be retrofitted with battery storage?
Yes! Our battery storage systems are compatible with existing solar inverters, ensuring seamless integration with your solar array, no matter if it was installed by Shaw Solar or another solar installer. We’ll need to know the type of inverters installed so we can recommend the best battery storage system.
Where does battery storage typically get installed?
Shaw Solar typically installs battery storage systems in a garage space due to safety and code considerations; however, if the home or town code dictates, we may choose to install a battery system in a basement or fire-safe room. For communication purposes, the transfer switch just needs to be within 250 feet of the inverters.
How does battery storage differ from a generator?
At the core, a generator and battery storage system fulfill the same purpose: powering your home during an outage. However, battery storage is much safer, quieter, and uses clean energy from your array.
Additional added benefits you get with battery storage over a generator include:
An extended warranty: generators typically only offer a one year warranty, if that, whereas Shaw Solar’s battery storage solutions offer 10 and 15-year warranties.
Enhanced monitoring and control: With battery storage, you’re able to monitor your energy usage from a convenient real-time app and adjust settings remotely. A generator has to be manually powered on and off without any insights or control over how much power you’re consuming.
Does adding battery storage impact my homeowner’s insurance?
While battery storage may affect homeowners insurance, Shaw Solar ensures compliance with all safety regulations and town codes and offers solutions to mitigate any impact.
Contact Shaw Solar today for a free battery storage consultation and quote. 970-259-5606.