Battery Backup for Security-Widefield Homes
A home battery for Security-Widefield, added to existing solar or paired with new panels.
Battery Storage for Security-Widefield homes
Security-Widefield is mostly suburban single-family homes, a good fit for rooftop solar with a battery for outages. It's part of our El Paso County service area, alongside Fountain and Colorado Springs.
We list the loads you need during an outage, such as heat, refrigeration, lights, internet and any well pump, check your panel and where a battery can go, and size the system to match. Every Security-Widefield install carries our 10-year workmanship warranty.
More on solar battery backup in Colorado.
Already have solar? See how we add a battery to an existing system
What a battery does for your home
- Automatic backup power for outages: lights, fridge, internet, medical equipment
- Store daytime solar to power your evenings
- Pairs with new or existing solar systems
- Certified on Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin (FranklinWH) and EG4
- 10-year workmanship warranty on every install
- May qualify for Colorado's state energy-storage tax credit (confirm current program terms)
What causes outages in Security-Widefield
Outages here are usually short. In February 2026, KRDO reported 637 Colorado Springs Utilities customers out between Stratmoor and Security-Widefield for several hours. CSU itself says onsite storage isn't necessary because outages are minimal, so a battery here is mostly about storing your own solar and covering the occasional outage.
What's different about battery backup in Security-Widefield
- Security-Widefield is served by Colorado Springs Utilities or Fountain Utilities, not Xcel Energy, so Xcel's battery programs don't apply. We check what your utility currently offers for batteries before we quote.
- The City of Fountain notes it serves portions of Security and Widefield.
- Switchover to battery power is automatic, so the backed-up circuits stay on without you flipping anything.
- Already have solar? We can add a battery after a compatibility check of your inverter and panel.
Your utility and programs
Most of Security-Widefield is served by Colorado Springs Utilities, but the City of Fountain says it also provides electric service to portions of Security and Widefield. We confirm your provider from your bill, then follow that utility's process. Xcel programs don't apply here.
Security-Widefield battery backup FAQs
Can you add a battery to my existing solar in Security-Widefield?
We do it regularly. After checking your inverter, main panel and ownership or lease terms, we recommend a battery that works with what's already on the roof.
Which batteries do you install in Security-Widefield?
Four brands: Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin (FranklinWH) and EG4. We explain the trade-offs for your loads and stand behind the install with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Do I need a battery in Security-Widefield if outages are rare?
Not necessarily. CSU says outages are minimal. A battery is still useful for storing solar, medical equipment and the occasional outage, and we'll tell you if it isn't worth it for you.
Is Security-Widefield served by Xcel Energy?
Security-Widefield is served by Colorado Springs Utilities or Fountain Utilities, not Xcel Energy, so Xcel's battery programs don't apply. We check what your utility currently offers for batteries before we quote.
A useful next step for Security-Widefield homeowners
Before scheduling service, use this Seed Solar guide for the situation that commonly brings people to this page.
Solar offline after an outage? Start with these safe checksOther services in Security-Widefield
Ready to talk about your Security-Widefield home?
Not sure what size battery you need or whether it pairs with your system? Get a straight answer from a local team — no pressure, no door-knockers.