Solar Panel Energy Storage in Mount Vernon

Solar-Plus-Storage Designed Around Your Backup Priorities

A useful battery system starts with deciding which parts of your home need backup power. At Lighthouse Solar, we design systems around your selected circuits and the energy needed to support them. We offer grid-tied solar and solar with storage for Mount Vernon, NY properties.

We’ve designed and installed these systems for residential and commercial property owners throughout the region since 2009. Owners Bryan McGurn and Jason Iahn are directly involved in every project, providing consistent oversight from planning through installation. We back our installations with a 25-year limited lifetime warranty.

Call (845) 251-2012 to discuss energy storage for your Mount Vernon home and the equipment you want available during an outage.

How Battery Backup Responds to a Utility Outage

Standard grid-tied solar panels typically shut down when the utility grid fails, even when sunlight is available. This safety function protects utility workers repairing electrical lines. Adding a battery can keep selected circuits operating when the grid is down or the panels aren’t producing electricity.

We work with you to identify the household equipment that should receive backup power, then size the battery for those priorities rather than treating every electrical load equally.

Backup priorities may include:

• Refrigeration and essential kitchen equipment
• Lighting and selected electrical outlets
• Internet and communication equipment
• Other household equipment identified during system planning

Backup duration depends on the system’s storage capacity and the electricity consumed as connected equipment cycles on and off. Our design accounts for household use, available energy and new power generated by the panels.

Energy Storage Design for Mount Vernon Properties

Our evaluation begins with the property and its energy-use patterns. We assess shading, roof orientation, available space and electricity use before defining the system scope. These factors show how the panels and battery can work together at the property.

A battery stores energy from a solar system for later use. Depending on the site, we offer roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar configurations. Our certified and insured technicians complete the installation according to the approved design.

Sizing Battery Storage

Storage capacity is the amount of energy a battery can hold. The appropriate size depends partly on the selected backup circuits and the expected electricity use of the connected equipment. Supporting more equipment or higher-demand loads generally requires a larger battery.

Solar Generation & Household Use

System design considers when the panels generate electricity, when the household uses it and when energy is saved for later. Output changes with property conditions such as shading and roof orientation. Usage patterns also affect how much energy remains available for backup.

Roof-Mounted & Ground-Mounted Options

Available roof area isn’t the only possible basis for a solar installation. We evaluate roof-mounted and ground-mounted options where appropriate, using the site assessment to understand orientation, shading and usable space. We then plan the battery as part of the complete energy system rather than as an isolated component.

Energy Storage Incentives, Tax Credits & Financing

Mount Vernon is in Con Edison territory, which affects the evaluation of available energy storage programs. The NYSERDA Residential Energy Storage Incentive may be available for eligible battery systems up to 25 kWh when installed by a participating contractor. When applicable, the installer deducts the incentive from the installation price, but program funding and eligibility can change.

Qualifying New York homeowners may receive a state income tax credit equal to 25% of eligible solar or battery equipment costs, capped at $5,000 for a principal residence. If the homeowner’s install-year tax liability is lower than the available credit, New York permits the unused portion to carry forward. Eligibility depends on the homeowner and project, so tax questions should be reviewed with a qualified tax professional.

Permanently installed battery energy storage systems may also qualify for a 15-year exemption from property tax increases attributable to the system. This treatment is subject to local participation and project eligibility. Under current federal law, the 30% residential clean energy credit isn’t available for homeowner property placed in service after December 31, 2025.

A home battery can also shift some electricity consumption to off-peak hours. Whether this reduces a household’s costs depends on its rate plan, usage patterns, battery operation and other property-specific factors.

We offer solar loans with terms ranging from five to twenty years. Homeowners can compare the proposed system scope, available incentives, potential tax treatment and financing term rather than focusing on equipment price alone.

Plan Energy Storage for Your Mount Vernon Home

We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation. We’ll begin with your backup priorities, then assess how your current or planned solar equipment, energy use and property conditions shape the right configuration.

Call (845) 251-2012 to schedule your free consultation with Lighthouse Solar and review your energy storage options.