Battery & Solar

Battery Backup & Solar Electrical
Tie-In in Central Oregon

Solar and battery backup are changing how Central Oregon homes handle power outages. Gold Electric handles the electrical side of solar and battery installations — panel integration, transfer switch, critical-load subpanel, permit, and inspection. We partner with local solar installers or work directly with homeowners installing DIY solar arrays.

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Battery Systems

Battery Systems We Install

Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh)
Enphase IQ Battery 5P and 10T
Generac PWRcell (through our Generac dealer partnership)
FranklinWH aPower
SolarEdge StorEdge / Home Battery

What's Included

Load calculation and critical-circuit identification
Installation of transfer switch and critical-load subpanel
Battery mounting and connection
Solar PV panel interconnection
Commissioning and monitoring setup
Permit and inspection with local jurisdiction
Coordination with your solar installer (if separate)

Why It Matters Here

Why Battery Backup Matters in Central Oregon

Winter storm outages frequently last 24–72 hours
Wildfire-related Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are increasing
Pacific Power rate structure rewards stored self-consumption
Whole-home off-grid capability without a fuel-burning generator

Comparison

Battery vs. Generac Generator — Which Do You Need?

Feature	Battery Backup	Generac Generator
Fuel required	No — charges from solar or grid	Yes — propane or natural gas
Silent operation	Yes	No
Automatic failover	Yes (milliseconds)	Yes (seconds)
Run time	Hours (depends on load)	Days (with fuel)
Maintenance	Minimal	Annual service required
Best for	Daily self-consumption, short outages	Extended multi-day outages

Gold Electric installs both — see our Generator Installation page for Generac details.

Transparent Pricing

Typical Pricing

$3,000 – $8,000

Battery backup electrical work (not including battery unit)

$1,500 – $3,500

Solar tie-in electrical work