Battery & Backup Power Guides
Keeping the lights, fridge and internet on during CFE outages — what equipment can realistically do, and what to ask before you buy.
Battery & Backup Guides
Will Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?
Why most grid-tied solar systems shut off when CFE power fails, what a backup-capable design needs, and why panels or a battery alone don’t guarantee backup.
Battery & Backup Guides
Battery Backup for Your Vallarta Home: What Do You Need to Power?
Watts vs watt-hours, surge loads, usable capacity and conversion losses — and why mini-splits and water pumps need careful assessment before you buy a battery.
Battery & Backup Guides
Coastal Solar and Batteries: Heat, Salt Air, Rain, and Storm Preparation
Temperature limits, ventilation, corrosion, weather ratings, roof attachments and storm preparation for solar panels and batteries on the Pacific coast.
Battery & Backup Guides
Buying Solar Equipment in Mexico: Local Warranty or Imported Bargain?
Local versus imported solar and battery purchases: written warranties, authorised sellers, CFDI invoices, returns, voltage and connector compatibility.