Solar Battery Storage | Home Power Backup Systems

Reliable Battery Systems for Milwaukee & Waukesha Area Homes

Add energy independence to your Milwaukee home with professional battery storage installation. Keep your lights on during outages and use your own solar power after sunset.

Home Battery Solutions from Milwaukee's Solar Electricians

Adding batteries to your solar setup changes everything. Instead of sending excess power to the grid, you store it for when you need it most – after dark, during rate spikes, or when the power goes out.

As master electricians who specialize in solar, we bring unique expertise to battery installations. Unlike solar-only companies, we understand both battery technology and your home’s electrical system. Getting battery storage right takes both solar knowledge and serious electrical skills. The connections between your panels, batteries, and home wiring must be perfectly configured for safety and performance. One wrong move can damage expensive equipment or create hazards.

We’ve been setting up solar and battery systems in Milwaukee homes since we opened in 2020. From simple backup batteries to whole-house power systems, we’ve learned what works in Wisconsin homes – and what doesn’t.

Benefits of Solar Battery Storage

Complete solar services—installation, inspection, repair & battery storage, optimized for performance and Wisconsin Compliant.

Backup Power When You Need It

Wisconsin weather can knock out power when you least expect it:

Keep essential systems running during outages
Maintain refrigeration, heating, and medical equipment
Avoid frozen pipes during winter power losses
Eliminate the noise and maintenance of generators
Receive automatic power switchover without intervention

When the grid goes down, battery systems can transition to backup power in milliseconds – often without you even noticing.

True Energy Independence

Break free from total reliance on the utility grid:

Use your own solar power day and night
Reduce dependence on utility companies
Protect yourself from future rate increases
Minimize impact of time-of-use billing
Create a self-sufficient home energy system

Many Milwaukee homeowners are adding batteries to gain energy security and reduce reliance on increasingly expensive grid power.

Maximize Your Solar Investment

Get more value from your solar panels:

Store excess daytime production instead of exporting to the grid
Use stored power during peak rate periods for maximum savings
Extend useful solar power into evening hours
Increase solar self-consumption to 80%+ (vs. typical 30-40%)

Battery storage transforms how your solar system works, often dramatically improving the financial returns.

Solar Battery Systems We Install

Tesla Powerwall

The most recognized name in home energy storage:

13.5 kWh capacity per unit (stackable for more capacity)
Indoor/outdoor rated for flexible installation
Advanced app monitoring and control
10-year warranty with 70% capacity retention

Enphase IQ Battery

Perfect companion to Enphase microinverter solar systems:

Modular design (3.36 kWh or 10.08 kWh configurations)
Easy expansion to grow with your needs
No high-voltage DC in the system for enhanced safety
10-year warranty with monitoring integration

LG Home Battery

Reliable storage from a trusted technology brand:

9.8 kWh capacity per unit (stackable)
Compact wall-mounted design
Indoor/outdoor installation options
10-year warranty with performance guarantee

SolarEdge Home Battery

Designed for direct integration with SolarEdge inverter systems:

9.7 kWh capacity (expandable)
High efficiency and power output
Single-inverter architecture simplifies installation
Floor or wall mounting options

Is Battery Storage Right for Your Milwaukee Home?

Battery systems work best for specific situations:

Ideal Candidates for Battery Storage:

Homes in areas with frequent power outages
Properties with medical equipment requiring constant power
Households with time-of-use utility rates
Homes with existing solar systems producing excess power
New solar installations where energy independence is a priority

When Batteries Might Not Make Sense:

Homes with very stable grid power and flat-rate electricity
Properties with minimal electrical requirements during outages
Households with excellent net metering arrangements
Budget-constrained projects where upfront cost is the primary concern

During your consultation, we’ll help determine if batteries make financial and practical sense for your specific situation.

Our Solar Battery Installation Process

1. Comprehensive Assessment

We start by examining your current or planned solar system capacity, typical energy consumption patterns, critical loads requiring backup power, electrical panel configuration, and available installation space.

2. Custom System Design

Based on your assessment, we create a tailored battery solution with right-sized capacity, appropriate control systems, and integration plan with existing solar and electrical systems.

3. Professional Installation

Our master electricians handle the complete installation with proper mounting, high-quality electrical integration, and clean, code-compliant wiring. Most residential battery installations take 1-2 days.

4. System Programming & Education

We program optimal charging parameters, set up monitoring systems, configure backup preferences, and provide thorough owner education so you understand exactly how your system works.

5. Ongoing Support

Our relationship continues with regular system check-ins, monitoring assistance, firmware updates, and troubleshooting support. We stand behind every battery system we install.

Why Choose Lehmann Electrical for Battery Storage

Electrical and Solar Experts

Battery systems sit at the intersection of solar and electrical work. As master electricians who specialize in solar, we have the rare combination of skills needed for proper battery integration. This dual expertise means safer installations and better system performance.

Electrical and Solar Experts

We’re not tied to a single battery brand. We recommend the system that best fits your specific needs, existing equipment, and budget – not just what a particular manufacturer wants to sell.

Local Milwaukee Battery Experts

When things go wrong with your battery system, you need someone who can show up at your door – not a phone rep halfway across the country. With our shop in Wauwatosa, we’re just minutes away when Milwaukee homeowners need help. Our team knows your specific installation and the local electrical codes that affect it.