Hybrid Solar Systems
The reliability of grid power with the resilience of battery backup. HeliosNatural hybrid systems keep critical loads running even when the grid doesn’t.
Grid + Battery, Working Together
A hybrid solar system combines grid-tied solar generation with battery storage, intelligently switching between solar, battery and grid power to keep your home or business running during outages while still exporting surplus energy for net-metering credits.
HeliosNatural designs hybrid systems around your critical load profile, sizing battery capacity to bridge outages of a few hours to a full day, without sacrificing the financial benefits of grid connectivity.
How a Hybrid System Works
Solar, battery and grid power, automatically balanced in real time.
Solar Generation
Panels generate DC power throughout the day, prioritized first for direct consumption.
Hybrid Inverter Management
The hybrid inverter routes power between loads, battery charging and grid export automatically.
Battery Storage
Surplus solar charges the battery bank for use after sunset or during grid outages.
Seamless Backup Switch
On grid failure, the system islands automatically, powering critical loads from battery within milliseconds.
Key System Components
Integrated hardware engineered to work together as one intelligent system.
Tier-1 PV Modules
High-efficiency monocrystalline panels sized to your daily generation and backup needs.
Hybrid Inverter
Multi-mode inverter managing solar, battery and grid power with automatic failover.
Lithium Battery Bank
Long-cycle-life LFP batteries sized to your critical backup load and desired autonomy.
Smart Energy Management
Software that prioritizes self-consumption, backup readiness and grid export.
Battery Management System
Cell-level monitoring protecting battery health, safety and long-term capacity.
Critical Load Panel
A dedicated sub-panel isolating essential circuits for backup during outages.
Never Lose Power Again
See how Heliosnatural hybrid systems keep the lights on through grid outages while maximizing daily solar savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What homeowners and businesses ask before going hybrid.
How long can the battery power my home during an outage?
It depends on battery size and which loads are marked critical, typically ranging from a few hours to over a day for essential circuits.
Can I still get net-metering credits with a hybrid system?
Yes, hybrid systems can export surplus energy to the grid once battery charging needs are met, preserving your net-metering benefits.
How long do the batteries last?
Our lithium battery banks are rated for 6,000+ cycles, translating to roughly 10-15 years of typical daily use.
Can an existing on-grid system be upgraded to hybrid?
In most cases yes, by adding a hybrid inverter and battery bank compatible with your existing panel array.