Solar plus battery storage backup power is becoming increasingly important as more frequent and longer grid disruptions affect communities. Severe weather and aging grid infrastructure are struggling to keep up, while solar and battery systems offer a practical, local solution that keeps critical power on when the grid goes down.
Why outages are getting worse
Extreme weather events such as storms, heat waves, and floods are occurring more often and with greater intensity, stressing local distribution networks. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada shows that storms, heat waves, and flooding events are becoming more frequent and severe, placing increased stress on local power grids.
Much of today’s grid infrastructure was built decades ago, making it more vulnerable to damage and slower to restore after major events.
How solar + storage supports communities
Solar combined with battery storage allows homes and community facilities to generate and store their own clean energy, then use it when the grid fails.
During an outage, properly designed systems can keep essential loads running—refrigeration, communications, medical devices, lighting, and well or sump pumps—improving comfort, safety, and resilience.
Benefits beyond emergencies
Solar+storage reduces reliance on diesel generators, lowering noise, fuel costs, and emissions while providing a more sustainable backup solution.
By shifting solar energy into evening peaks, these systems can also help lower bills and reduce strain on the grid even when there is no outage. Solar+storage reduces reliance on diesel generators, lowering noise, fuel costs, and emissions while providing a more sustainable backup solution. Beyond emergency situations, solar plus battery storage backup power helps reduce peak electricity costs and supports a more resilient grid.
New Dawn Energy Solutions’ role
New Dawn Energy Solutions works with homeowners, businesses, and community organizations to design solar + storage systems tailored to local needs and critical loads.
By integrating resilient designs—such as islanding capability, smart controls, and scalable battery capacity—these projects help communities stay powered, informed, and connected when they need it most.
