{"id":900,"date":"2020-08-26T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T16:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solartechonline.com\/rolling-blackouts\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:53:19","slug":"rolling-blackouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solartechonline.com\/blog\/rolling-blackouts\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolling Blackouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flex Alert &#8211; Rolling Blackouts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rolling Blackouts<\/strong> happen when the power demand is greater than the power supply capability of the network.\u00a0 When the demand is greater than the network can handle, shutdowns can happen on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n<p>SDG&amp;E has been put on alert that we are on the watch list for rolling blackouts due to the high heat.\u00a0 <em><strong>What does that mean to you?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 SDG&amp;E has been put on notice by California ISO (Independent System Operator), that we may experience rolling blackouts.\u00a0 The blackouts will happen by circuit, each neighborhood is assigned a circuit number. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdgenews.com\/article\/aug-17-flex-alert-declared-california-iso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See your circuit here.<\/a>\u00a0They will last about an hour and will be put on a rotating schedule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can you overcome this power obstacle?<\/strong> Solar+Storage is the best way to help alleviate the stress of blackouts. You will not have to worry about being without power. Your home or business will function seamlessly with <strong><em>Solar+Storage by SolarTech.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6>Hear what <strong>Mr. Wonderful &#8211; Kevin O&#8217;Leary<\/strong> has to say&#8230;<\/h6>\n<p>Kevin O&#8217;Leary endorses NeoVolta Batteries, one of SolarTech&#8217;s Premium Energy Storage options. <a href=\"https:\/\/solartechonline.com\/residential-energy-storage\/\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Batteries vs Generators<\/h2>\n<h6><strong>Solar Battery<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Eco-Friendly compared to a gas generator, no pollution<\/li>\n<li>Short lead, to connect to main panel, placed in garage or right outside near panel<\/li>\n<li>Can be charged from grid or solar energy system, does not cost money for gas.<\/li>\n<li>Secure critical loads for backup<\/li>\n<li>Lower energy costs over time, also used daily to offset peak energy use times<\/li>\n<li>Qualifies for Tax Incentives<\/li>\n<li>Extremely low maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Generator<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud to Operate<\/li>\n<li>Costs money for maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Costs money for gas or propane<\/li>\n<li>Needs to be started monthly just to maintain<\/li>\n<li>Run longer lead to generator for power connection, usually placed further away from home or business<\/li>\n<li>Sized to whole home or business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">SolarTech is a premium provider of Solar Energy products. Started in 2001 in San Diego, we provide superior service to our customers with quality solar products and certified, warranty-backed installations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Experience the SolarTech Difference!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any person or organization not affiliated with SolarTech may not use, alter, copy or modify photographs, graphics, videography or other similar reproductions and recordings without the advance written permission from SolarTech. One thousand two hundred dollars was paid for the production of this video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flex Alert &#8211; Rolling Blackouts Rolling Blackouts happen when the power demand is greater than the power supply capability of the network.\u00a0 When the demand is greater than the network can handle, shutdowns can happen on a rolling basis. 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