Keep Your Home Running. No Matter What.
Backup Power Systems for North Carolina—battery first, solar when it makes sense.
David Edwards · Admiral Energy
Backup Power Systems for North Carolina—battery first, solar when it makes sense.
David Edwards · Admiral Energy
No pitch. Just math.
As of December 2025
Up to $9,000
Upfront incentive for qualifying battery systems
Note: The federal 30% ITC expired for new orders as of Dec 2025 (30+ day install timeline). We focus on incentives you can actually capture.
The honest comparison—you decide what matters
| Feature | Battery Backup | Generator | What This Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | Silent | 70+ dB (loud) | Batteries win if you value peace and quiet |
| Maintenance | Minimal | Oil changes, testing | Batteries: set-and-forget. Generators: annual service |
| Startup Time | Instant | 15-30 seconds | Both fast enough for most needs |
| Runtime | 8-24 hours | Unlimited (with fuel) | Generators win for multi-day outages |
| Upfront Cost | $13k-17k | $5k-15k | Generators cheaper initially |
| 10-Year Total Cost | $15k-30k | $12k-25k | Generators still cheaper (maintenance included) |
| Fuel/Energy | Charges from grid | Propane/gas required | Batteries work if grid recovers; generators need fuel delivery |
| Incentives | Duke PowerPair $9K | None | PowerPair can reduce battery cost by $9,000 |
Our take: Batteries + solar make sense for most homeowners we work with—but generators are perfectly valid if your priorities are different. Let's run your specific numbers.
From real North Carolina homeowners
"When Hurricane Helene knocked out power for 3 days, our Tesla Powerwall kept everything running. Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, even the coffee maker. Our neighbors were impressed—and envious. David at Admiral Energy was honest from day one about what we needed and what we didn't."
Different from typical solar companies
We're independent consultants, not installers. No pressure to sell—we can (and do) tell you when to wait.
We work with REACH Solar's vetted installation network—10,000+ installs across 32 states.
One point of contact (David) throughout the entire process. No handoffs to random salespeople.
Ask The Admiral—our AI assistant trained on North Carolina solar and battery regulations
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