Sunrun stands out among solar companies in Long Island, NY by providing reliable solar installation and maintenance homeowners can trust. Unlike many solar companies out there, Sunrun is here to stay. As the pioneer of the solar subscription, we boast the longest track record in the industry and support over 1 million customers. Backed by our position as the largest residential solar and storage provider in the U.S., Sunrun combines national reach with a local touch. While we are a national solar company, in Long Island we have local teams who are expert battery and solar installers. At the national level we are able to provide 24/7 system monitoring for all Sunrun Solar Subscription customers and if you need to sell your home, we easily transfer systems to new buyers to start them on their own solar energy journeys. With Sunrun you’ll experience an unmatched combination of expertise, customer service, and product warranty and performance guarantees. 

That's a great question, and the short answer is no, you don't. A solar panel system can work perfectly on its own, providing power to your home and helping you take control of your electric bills. 

But here’s the bright side of adding a battery:

• Power through outages: With only solar panels, your system is designed to shut down when the grid goes out to protect utility workers making repairs. This means your home loses power, even if the sun is shining. A battery, however, provides powerful outage protection. It stores the extra energy your panels generate during the day and keeps your essential lights and appliances running when the grid is down. The battery can even recharge using your solar panels if the outage lasts for days.

• Use your own power, day and night: Without a battery, you can only use your solar power as it's being produced. A battery lets you store the extra power your panels generate during the day and use it whenever you want—even at night when the sun goes down. This increases your energy independence from the grid and can lead to more predictable bills.

• Maximize your potential savings: In many areas, utilities charge more for electricity during "peak rate" hours. A battery allows you to use your stored solar power during these expensive times instead of drawing from the grid, which helps you maximize your potential savings.

While a battery isn’t required, it’s a smart way to get peace of mind and more control over your home's energy.

To find out what makes the most sense for your home, talk to a Sunrun expert who can help you explore your options.

Making the switch to a solar-powered home is a process, but Sunrun does all the heavy lifting for you from system design, city permitting, to solar installation. Here’s a quick look at the three steps required for solar installations:

1. Consultation & design: You’ll meet with a Sunrun representative to chat about your energy needs and they’ll create a custom design for your home.

2. Home review: A certified technician will come by and make sure your home is ready for a Sunrun system. This step may even happen during your solar consultation!

3. Installation: After making sure everything’s approved by your utility and city, our expert crew will install your system! Most installations take about a day to complete. 

After solar panel installation Sunrun will make sure your system has city and utility inspection approval. From there we can power on your system and it will start producing energy right from the sun!