When a neighborhood outage hits, it’s rarely “just an inconvenience,” especially for households that rely on a steady connection and power to earn a living. For Ron and his family in Beaverton, Oregon, that reality became clear after multiple power outages affected their area.
The Challenge: Power Outages + Work-from-Home Don’t Mix
Ron’s wife works from home, and the last thing their household needed was downtime that could derail meetings, deadlines, and productivity. Like many families, they wanted peace of mind, not a scramble for flashlights, missed work, or worrying about spoiled food and interrupted routines.
The Solution: Solar + Battery Backup Protects WFH Setup
The family chose to install a solar energy system paired with battery backup. Solar helps reduce reliance on the utility day-to-day, while the battery adds what matters most during outages: backup power that keeps essential loads running when the grid goes down.
The Results: “Everything Kept Rolling”
During two separate neighborhood power outages, their home didn’t grind to a halt. Instead, the battery seamlessly carried them through the disruption, allowing Ron’s wife to continue working and keeping the household operating normally.
“Wife works from home. The last two outages we had our solar and battery backup kept everything rolling and business as usual. Thank you Green Ridge!”
— Ron M., Beaverton OR
Why Battery Backup Is the Difference-Maker
Solar alone is a huge step toward lower bills, but battery backup is what protects your time and routine when the power goes out. For work-from-home households, that can mean:
- Staying online and productive (instead of losing billable hours or PTO)
- Avoiding schedule chaos from cancelled calls and missed deadlines
- Keeping key essentials powered with far less stress during outages
Thinking About Solar + Battery?
If you’ve been thinking about adding battery backup or pairing it with solar panels, Green Ridge Solar can help you understand your options and design a system that fits your priorities (work-from-home needs, outage protection, and long-term value).
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