When Hurricane Sally struck the Gulf Coast in 2020, many Florida residents were left in the dark. Flooded streets, downed power lines, and damaged transformers left homes without electricity for hours, and in some cases, days. Families faced spoiled food, sweltering heat, and uncertainty about when power would be restored.
For one Florida family, prior investment in solar panels and battery storage made a critical difference. While the system couldn’t power the entire home, it kept key appliances like the refrigerator running and provided electricity to essential devices.
That small lifeline offered peace of mind when many neighbors were utterly powerless.
“Hurricane season in Florida can leave homes without power for days,” said James Darenkamp , Ret. U.S. Navy Captain. “Even a m

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