When millions of people in Spain and Portugal were recently left without electricity, it raised an important question for homeowners everywhere — what happens if the power goes out? If you have solar panels, does that mean you’ll still have electricity?
The short answer is: it depends on your set-up.
Here’s what you need to know about how solar panels work during a power cut in Poulton-le-Fylde, and how adding a battery can help protect your home.
Solar Panels and Power Cuts: What Homeowners in Poulton-le-Fylde Need to Know
Most people assume that if the sun is shining, their solar panels will keep producing power — even during a power cut.
However, standard solar PV systems are designed to shut down automatically when the grid goes down.
This is a legal safety feature called “anti-islanding protection,” which prevents electricity from being sent back to the grid while engineers may be repairing it.
Without it, live wires could seriously endanger line workers.
So, if you don’t have a battery or backup system, your solar panels will not work during a power cut, even if it’s a sunny day in Poulton-le-Fylde.
How Solar Battery Storage Protects Homes in Poulton-le-Fylde
Adding a battery storage system means your home can still use the solar energy you generate — even when the grid is down.
At West Coast Electrical, we specialise in installing smart, efficient battery solutions like the AlphaESS G3, which are designed to provide backup power during a power cut.
With a battery, your system can:
- Detect a power cut automatically
- Disconnect safely from the grid
- Allow you to keep essential appliances running using stored solar energy
Depending on how your system is designed, you can choose to:
- Back up vital circuits (like lighting, boiler, fridge, Wi-Fi, and a few sockets)
- Or back up the entire house (with a larger battery and specialised equipment)
Solar Panels and Battery Backup in Poulton-le-Fylde and the Surrounding Areas
In Poulton-le-Fylde and the surrounding areas like Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool and Lytham St Annes we are seeing a huge rise in customers wanting solar panels paired with battery storage for extra peace of mind.
Especially with more extreme weather events and rising electricity demand, protecting your home’s energy supply is becoming a smart move — not just a luxury.
At West Coast Electrical, we commonly install AIKO NeoStar 2S panels combined with AlphaESS G3 batteries — a powerful combination that offers:
- Exceptional solar generation (even exceeding estimated outputs)
- Reliable energy storage
- Fast, automatic switchover during power cuts
- Long-term reliability and excellent warranties
Designing the Right Backup System for Your Poulton-le-Fylde Home
To stay powered during a power cut from the grid your system needs to be properly designed for backup.
A few important points:
- Standard solar systems without a battery will not provide power during a cut.
- Solar plus battery systems can be designed for essential circuit backup or whole house backup.
- Full home backup needs more planning, larger battery capacity, and often specialist equipment (like backup-compatible inverters).
At West Coast Electrical, we offer bespoke designs for homes in Poulton-le-Fylde based on your energy needs, whether you want to keep just the essentials running — or everything.
Thinking About Solar Panels and Battery Storage in Poulton-le-Fylde?
If recent events in Spain and Portugal have made you think about energy independence, you’re not alone.
More customers across Poulton-le-Fylde are investing in solar PV and battery storage to keep their homes protected and their bills under control.
At West Coast Electrical, we are proud to be MCS Certified and RECC Accredited, meaning every system we install meets the highest standards for quality, safety, and performance.
Want to find out what’s possible for your home in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Get in touch with us today for expert advice and a free, no-pressure quote.
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