Serving Albuquerque
Get Battery Storage in Albuquerque, NM
Home battery backup systems for energy independence and outage protection. Pairs with solar for maximum savings. Serving Albuquerque and the greater Bernalillo area.
With 310+ days of sunshine and PNM as your utility provider, Albuquerque homeowners can benefit greatly from battery storage.
We serve these Albuquerque neighborhoods:
Four Hills, Nob Hill, Tanoan, High Desert, North Valley, South Valley, Northeast Heights, Westside, Corrales, Los Ranchos, Taylor Ranch, Paradise Hills, Sandia Heights, Ventana Ranch, Uptown, Old Town
Battery Storage in Albuquerque: What to Know
$120/month
Avg. Electric Bill
$1,800/year
Avg. Solar Savings
6.4 kWh/m²/day
Solar Irradiance
Moderate
Hail Risk
20–25 years (asphalt)
Roof Lifespan
PNM (net metering)
Local Utility
7–9 years
Avg. System Payback
35+ years
Avg. Home Age
Home battery storage systems in New Mexico cost $10,000–$20,000 installed. A single battery (13–15 kWh) powers essential loads for 8–12 hours during outages, and pairing battery with solar lets you store excess daytime energy instead of sending it back to the grid for credit. Epex installs Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ, and Franklin WH systems with a 10-year manufacturer warranty, $0-down financing, and the option to bundle battery into a solar lease or PPA.
Energy Independence for Your Home
A home battery stores excess solar energy for use at night, during outages, or when utility rates are highest. Combined with solar, a battery system puts you in full control of your energy.
How Battery Storage Works
During the day, your solar panels generate more electricity than your home uses. Without a battery, that excess goes to the grid for a small credit. With a battery, you store it and use it when you need it most.
Best Battery Options for New Mexico
- Tesla Powerwall 3 — 13.5 kWh capacity, built-in inverter, sleek wall-mount design
- Enphase IQ Battery 5P — Modular design, scales easily, pairs seamlessly with Enphase microinverters
- Franklin WH — 13.6 kWh, whole-home backup capable, excellent app monitoring
When to Add a Battery
The ideal time is during your initial solar installation — it reduces installation costs and ensures your system is designed for storage from the start. But we can retrofit batteries to any existing solar system.
What Our Albuquerque Customers Say
After the power outages last winter, we added battery storage to our existing solar system. Epex made it seamless — same crew that did our original install came back and had everything running in a day. Total peace of mind now.
Frequently Asked Questions
A single battery (13-15 kWh) typically covers essential loads — lights, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, medical equipment — for 8-12 hours. Multiple batteries extend this for whole-home backup.
No, but pairing battery with solar maximizes value. A standalone battery can still provide backup power and help you avoid peak electricity rates.
We install Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ, and Franklin WH batteries. We recommend the best fit based on your system and needs.
The federal residential energy credit ended Dec 31, 2025 for homeowner-purchased systems, including stand-alone batteries. If your battery is part of a new solar lease or PPA, federal incentives may still apply through the commercial pathway and get passed through in pricing. Standalone batteries on cash or financed purchases no longer qualify for a federal credit. Ask us how the structure affects your case.
Your battery automatically disconnects from the grid and powers your home within milliseconds. When grid power returns, it reconnects and resumes normal operation.
Home battery systems cost $10,000-$20,000 installed. The exact price depends on battery capacity, brand, and whether electrical upgrades are needed (some homes need a panel upgrade or critical-load subpanel first). We offer $0-down financing on battery purchases. If you're going solar with us via lease or PPA, the battery can be bundled into a single monthly payment. We provide detailed written quotes after assessing your home.
Yes. We retrofit batteries to existing solar systems regularly. If your solar uses Enphase microinverters, an Enphase IQ battery pairs seamlessly. For other inverter brands, Tesla Powerwall or Franklin WH work well. We assess compatibility during a free consultation.
Most home batteries are warrantied for 10 years and designed to last 15+ years. Tesla Powerwall is warrantied to retain 70% capacity over 10 years. Battery degradation is gradual, so your system stays useful well beyond the warranty period.
For homes that experience power outages or want energy independence, battery storage is highly worthwhile. PNM's net metering currently credits excess solar, but battery lets you use your own power at night instead of buying from the grid — providing both savings and outage protection.