Home Battery Backup in Sacramento & Placer County
Keep your lights on when the grid goes down.
Outages don’t pick a good time. A home battery keeps your essentials running when the grid doesn’t, so a dark neighborhood doesn’t have to mean a dark house.
Magic Sun Solar installs Enphase IQ Battery backup systems for homes in Sacramento and Placer County. We’re a licensed C10 electrical contractor, so the same team sizes the system around what you want to keep running, ties it into your solar, and takes care of the installation, inspection, and utility approval.
Is Battery Backup Right for You?
- You’ve lost power more than once and want to be ready for next time
- You work from home and can’t afford to be offline
- You want to keep the fridge, lights, and internet running during an outage
- You have solar and want to put more of it to work
- You want more control over when you use your energy
What’s Involved
- Choosing which circuits and appliances you want backed up
- Sizing a system to match
- Solar PV tie-in and integration with your existing system
- Professional installation, wiring, and testing
- Permits, inspection, and utility approval
Some homes need a panel upgrade before a battery can go in. We’ll check your panel up front. See electrical panel upgrades. Once your system is running, we walk you through how it works so you know what to expect the next time the power drops.
The Battery We Install
We install the Enphase IQ Battery in 5 kWh and 10 kWh sizes, and we’re an Enphase Certified Installer. The right size depends on what you want to keep running and for how long, and we’ll work that out with you.
Battery or Standby Generator?
A battery is one way to stay powered. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch is another, and it restores power to your home within seconds of an outage. Not sure which fits? We’ll size either one around your home and help you decide.
Backup power services we offer:
- Home battery storage systems
- Standby generators with automatic transfer switches
- Generator wiring and electrical connections
- Generator sizing and consultation
Solar and Battery Together
Planning a new solar system, or growing the one you have? It’s a natural time to consider adding battery storage. See how we approach solar panel installation and solar panel expansion.
Why Homeowners Choose Magic Sun Solar
We’re a licensed C10 electrical contractor (License #953640), bonded and insured, and an Enphase Certified Installer. We’re rated 4.7 stars on Yelp (166 reviews) as of 10/9/2026.
- One team for the battery, the solar tie-in, and the electrical work
- Permits, inspection, and utility approval handled by our team
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a home battery power during an outage?
That depends on the size of the system and what you choose to back up. We install the Enphase IQ Battery in 5 kWh and 10 kWh sizes, and we’ll walk through what matters most in your home to match one to it.
Should I add a battery when I install solar?
It’s worth deciding early. If you want backup power now or later, the system can be designed with that in mind. Ask the Magic Sun team what makes sense for your home.
Can I add a battery to the solar system I already have?
We handle solar PV tie-ins and integration as part of a battery install. The right approach depends on the system you have now, so we look at it first.
Will I need a panel upgrade?
Sometimes. A battery adds loads and connections, and an older or crowded panel may not be able to take them. We check your panel as part of planning.
Battery or generator?
Both keep your home powered during an outage, and we install both. We’ll talk through what you want to run, how long you want it running, and size the right one for your home.
Do battery systems need permits and inspection?
Yes. Battery systems are electrical work, so permits and inspections are part of the job. We handle that process, including approval from your utility.
How do I get a price?
Every home is different, so pricing starts with a conversation about what you want to keep running. Request a quote and the Magic Sun team will take it from there.
Request a Quote
Contact Magic Sun Solar to talk through your project and request a quote. Our team serves homeowners across Sacramento and Placer County, including Loomis, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Granite Bay, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, and Carmichael. Let’s keep your lights on.
Ready for Backup Power?
Call us at (916) 259-2587 or email us today to get started.