Power Your Home When the Grid Goes Down
Pair battery storage with solar to eliminate your electric bill and keep your home powered during outages. SPM installs Enphase and Tesla Powerwall systems for Midwest homeowners, ComEd rebates help offset the cost in Illinois, and any solar you pair the battery with keeps earning Illinois Shines SREC payments.
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Typical Backup Duration
ComEd Rebate
Up to $1,000
10 yr
Battery Warranty
$0 Down
Financing Available
Why It Works
Keep your lights, refrigerator, medical devices, and Wi-Fi running during outages, whether they last hours or days.
Store excess solar energy instead of selling it back at low grid rates. Use it in the evening when utility prices are highest.
Illinois ComEd customers may qualify for a battery rebate through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program. We handle all the paperwork.
Lock in your energy costs and reduce your exposure to future utility rate increases by storing and using your own power.
The SPM Approach
Battery storage completes the energy plan. After reducing demand and adding solar, a battery lets you store excess production and use it when the grid is most expensive, or when it's completely unavailable. For homes with EVs or critical loads, it's the final piece of true energy independence.
See the Full Energy Plan BuilderA home battery in Illinois typically costs $10,000 to $20,000installed, and a ComEd Energy Efficiency Program rebate of up to $1,000 lowers that cost for qualifying customers, per ComEd's current rebate schedule.
The 30% federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025, so it no longer applies to standalone battery purchases, but a battery paired with solar keeps earning that system's Illinois Shines SREC payments unaffected. A single battery (10-13 kWh) carries a 10-year warranty and typically powers essential loads for 10 to 24 hours during a ComEd outage. SPM installs Enphase IQ Battery and Tesla Powerwall systems, and if you own or plan to buy an EV, let SPM know so a charger is factored into the battery and solar sizing up front. SPM also offers $0 down financing so the loan payment fits under the savings. See the full ComEd rebate details for current eligibility.
Solar Power Midwest is a local Illinois installer serving Chicagoland and northern Illinois, including Naperville, Joliet, Plainfield, and East Peoria, with in-house crews for Enphase IQ Battery and Tesla Powerwall installs.
Because SPM installs and services batteries locally rather than subcontracting, you get one point of contact for the ComEd rebate paperwork, permitting with your municipality, and any warranty service after the install. See Illinois incentive details or check your specific town on the areas we serve list below, then start with a free energy assessment to get a battery sized for your home.
The Process
We review your energy usage, backup priorities, and existing solar (if any) to recommend the right battery size for your home.
We match you with the right battery (Enphase IQ or Tesla Powerwall) based on your capacity needs and budget.
We handle all permitting with your municipality and submit your ComEd rebate application on your behalf.
Most battery installations take a single day. After utility inspection, your battery is live and ready to deploy.
FAQ
Home battery systems typically range from $10,000 to $20,000 installed, depending on capacity and brand. The 30% federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025, so a battery paired with solar no longer qualifies for it. ComEd customers may still qualify for a battery rebate up to $1,000 through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program, and SPM offers $0 down financing.
The 30% federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025, so battery storage no longer qualifies for it on its own. ComEd customers may still qualify for a battery rebate up to $1,000 through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program, and any solar the battery is paired with still earns Illinois Shines SREC payments. SPM handles all rebate paperwork on your behalf.
No. Illinois Shines SREC payments are based on the solar system's production, not the battery. A battery paired with solar does not change your SREC income; it adds backup power and lets you store solar production for evening use or outages instead of selling it back at low grid rates.
A single battery (10-13 kWh) typically powers essential loads (lights, refrigerator, outlets) for 10-24 hours depending on usage. When paired with solar panels, your battery recharges during the day, providing indefinite backup during extended outages.
In most cases, yes. SPM can add battery storage to existing solar systems. The compatibility depends on your current inverter and panels. We will assess your existing system during the free consultation.
SPM installs Enphase IQ Battery and Tesla Powerwall systems, two of the most reliable and widely supported home battery solutions available. Both carry a 10-year warranty.
For most Illinois homeowners pairing a battery with solar, yes. A battery keeps essentials like lights, refrigerator, and outlets running for 10 to 24 hours during a ComEd outage, and a ComEd rebate up to $1,000 helps offset the cost. Whether it pays for itself depends on how often your area loses power and whether you are pairing it with solar; we walk through that math during your free consultation.
No, a battery doesn't change how your solar export is credited. What it does is let you use stored solar energy on-site in the evening instead of exporting it to the grid, which matters more now that systems interconnected after December 31, 2024 are on supply-only net metering with lower export credit rates.
Yes. SPM offers $0 down financing options for battery storage, whether it is paired with a new solar install or added standalone. Combined with the ComEd rebate up to $1,000, most customers finance the remaining balance into a fixed monthly payment.
Yes, if you own or plan to buy an EV. A battery paired with solar and an EV charger lets you charge from stored solar energy instead of the grid, and keeps essential circuits (though usually not a Level 2 charger itself, which draws too much power for most home batteries to back up) running during an outage. SPM factors planned EV charging load into the solar and battery sizing up front so the system is not undersized once a charger is added.
Local Service
Solar Power Midwest installs and services homes throughout Chicagoland and northern Illinois. Find local details for your town:
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