Will on-grid solar work during every outage?
Do not assume it will. Grid-connected solar and outage backup are different requirements, and operation during a grid outage depends on the actual configuration.
Should I list essential appliances?
Yes. List the equipment that must run, its use pattern and the expected outage requirement. Those details help explain the backup question.
Are batteries automatically included?
No. Batteries and related equipment must be explicitly included if proposed. Confirm the scope and expected operation before choosing a system.
What should the complete proposal include?
Request named equipment, capacity assumptions and the physical installation work. Mounting, wiring, site tasks, responsibilities, approvals context, warranty documents and exclusions should be clear in the proposal.
Can we discuss the property before choosing equipment?
Yes. Start with essential loads, outage needs and proposed system type, recent electricity information and relevant site photographs. Equipment should be considered within the property-specific project rather than chosen before the requirement is understood.