By adding a solar battery to your solar system, you can unlock powerful benefits that a solar-only system can't provide. While solar panels typically shut down during a power outage to protect utility workers, a solar battery can provide you with crucial backup power to keep your home's essential appliances and lights running, and it can even recharge using your panels if the outage lasts for days. A battery also allows you to store the extra solar power your panels generate during the day and use it when you need it most, like at night or during peak rate hours when utility electricity is most expensive. This gives you greater energy independence and helps you get more predictable bills. To find out what makes the most sense for your home, you can talk to a Sunrun expert to explore your options.

For those seeking to own residential solar + storage systems, the 30% Residential Clean Energy federal tax credit may help offset the large upfront investment. This federal solar tax credit will no longer be available for systems installed after 2025.

You can also qualify for Hawaii solar incentives, such as the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit (RETITC), which may be claimed by Sunrun customers who purchase a system. This state tax credit is worth 35% of eligible costs, up to $5,000 per system (which is defined in 5kw increments). Those who claim this solar incentive are responsible for properly and timely filing Form(s) N-342 with their state income tax return. Any excess credit may be carried over to future tax years, or an election can be made to have the credit become a refundable tax credit but which also reduces the credit to 70% of its original value. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your potential eligibility and ability to benefit from federal and state tax credits.

While state and federal tax credits can ease the upfront cost of solar and battery storage, for many homeowners, purchasing a home energy system outright is still not the right financial or lifestyle fit. The Sunrun Solar Subscription solves for this by providing customers with long term locked in rates without the upfront costs and personal responsibility for maintenance.

Sunrun stands out among solar companies in Hawaii 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 Hawaii, we have local teams who are experts in solar system installation. 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 receive cutting-edge solar products and experience an unmatched combination of expertise, customer service, and product warranty and performance guarantees.