Take Control of Your Lake Havasu Electric Bill Before the Next Heatwave Hits
Keep your home cool, your family safe, and your power on with a custom solar and battery backup system.
Living in Lake Havasu City means enjoying beautiful desert days, but it also means relying heavily on your air conditioning. With rising utility rates and the threat of extreme weather, renting your power from UniSource, our electric utility company, is getting more expensive and less reliable every year.
Why not put that relentless Arizona sun to work for you?
By pairing high-performance solar panels with a smart battery backup system, you don’t just generate your own clean energy during the day—you store it for when you need it most. That means you keep the lights on, the AC running, and the fridge cold even when the grid goes dark, all while locking in your energy costs for decades to come.
Going Solar is Easier Than You Think
Switching to renewable energy shouldn’t be a headache. We’ve streamlined our approach into a transparent, three-step process designed to give you exactly what you need with zero guesswork:
Step 1: The Site Assessment – “Pics and Usage”
A technician will perform a quick, non-intrusive walk around the outside of your home. We will take pictures of your main electric panel, sub-panels, roof and your Unisource utility bill to see if your home is solar-friendly and if it makes financial sense to investigate further. We refer to this as “Pics and Usage”.
Step 2: Your Custom Design
If your home is a great fit, the team at Havasu Solar will engineer a fully customized system. This design is built around your specific historical electricity usage (in kWh), your future plans (like buying an EV or adding a pool), and your personal aesthetic preferences.
Step 3: Agreement & Installation
Once we agree on the perfect project plan, we handle the permitting and heavy lifting. From the moment you give the green light, it is typically just 90 days until your brand-new system is fully installed, inspected, and officially turned on.
See How Much You Could Save
Every home is different, and you deserve accurate numbers before making a decision. Find out exactly what a solar and battery backup system looks like for your specific roof and energy needs.
Ready to explore your options? Schedule your free “Pics and Usage” appointment below to get a 100% Free, No obligations design quote.
Frequently Asked Questions: Solar & Battery Backup in Lake Havasu
Do I really need a battery if I have solar panels?
While a battery isn’t strictly required, it is highly recommended if you want true grid freedom. Without a battery, your solar panels only power your home while the sun is shining. A battery stores the excess clean energy you generate during the day so you can power your home at night, protecting you from expensive peak utility rates year round.
Will my solar panels keep my AC running during a power outage?
Only if you have a battery backup! Standard grid-tied solar panels are designed to automatically shut off during a blackout. This is a safety feature to prevent your panels from sending live electricity into the power lines while utility crews are trying to fix them. When paired with a battery, your system seamlessly disconnects from the grid during an outage, keeping your AC, fridge, and essential electronics running safely.
How does the extreme Lake Havasu heat affect my system?
Solar panels thrive in the Arizona sun, though extreme summer temperatures can slightly reduce their peak efficiency. We factor our local climate into your custom design to ensure your system meets your energy demands even on the hottest days. To protect your battery and maximize its lifespan, we typically install it in a shaded, climate-protected area like your garage.
Will a solar and battery system increase my property taxes?
No! Adding a solar and battery system is proven to increase the resale value of your home, but thanks to Arizona state law, you are protected by a solar equipment property tax exemption. This means you get to enjoy the boosted property value without paying a dime more in property taxes.
How long do solar panels and batteries actually last?
High-quality solar panels are incredibly durable, have no moving parts, and come with 25-year performance guarantee warranties—though many continue to produce power well past that mark. Modern battery systems are also built to last, carrying 10 to 15-year warranties.
Can I use this system to go completely off-grid?
While technically possible, going 100% off-grid requires a massive battery bank and redundant power sources (like a gas generator) to guarantee power during prolonged cloudy weather, which can be cost-prohibitive. For most Lake Havasu homeowners, a hybrid approach is the smartest financial move: you achieve high levels of grid independence and secure backup power for outages, while keeping your utility connection as an invisible fail-safe.