When a Florida storm knocks out the grid, your home and electric vehicle (EV) don’t have to go dark. The Enphase IQ Battery 10C, paired with a reliable solar system and the IQ EV Charger 2, provides a smart, powerful energy solution that keeps your world running rain or shine.
Whether you’re looking to stay charged during a blackout, cut your electric bill, or take advantage of major federal incentives, this integrated energy system delivers. Let’s break down how the Enphase IQ Battery 10C keeps your EV and home powered through anything.
⚡Charge Your EV Even When the Grid is Down
Florida is known for powerful storms and frequent outages, especially during hurricane season. Public EV charging stations often go offline during these events, leaving many drivers stranded. But with a solar system and the Enphase IQ Battery 10C, you never have to rely on the grid or a public charger to keep your EV moving.
Here’s how the system keeps your vehicle powered:
- Instant Microgrid Mode: The IQ Battery 10C automatically disconnects your home from the grid and creates a self-sustaining microgrid when an outage occurs.
- Daytime Advantage: Your solar system continues to produce energy during daylight hours, feeding your EV charger directly while also charging the battery backup.
- Smart Load Control: Charging speed is automatically adjusted to preserve battery life, ensuring energy is available for both your EV and your home’s essential appliances.
With a reliable solar + Enphase battery setup, your EV stays ready no matter the weather, and without ever leaving your driveway.
🏠 Whole-Home Backup You Can Count On
The Enphase IQ Battery 10C isn’t just for your EV; it delivers true whole-home battery backup, powering your most important devices when the grid fails.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
- 10.0 kWh usable capacity for storing plenty of solar energy
- 29.5A continuous output, capable of running multiple essential circuits
- Seamless switching between grid and backup power modes. You won’t even notice the transition
- Daily solar recharging, keeping the battery full even during extended outages
Whether you’re powering lights, your fridge, internet, or medical equipment, a battery backup gives you peace of mind. You’ll stay connected and comfortable even when your neighbors are in the dark.
💸 Offset Your Electric Bill Year-Round
The Enphase IQ Battery 10C isn’t just for emergencies. It works for you every day by cutting or, in some cases, completely eliminating your electric bill.
Here’s how it makes that happen:
- Solar First: Your solar system generates energy and sends it straight to your home, reducing your need to pull from the grid.
- Battery Optimization: Excess solar energy is stored in the IQ Battery 10C during the day and discharged at night when grid rates are typically highest.
- Net Metering Benefits: Surplus solar power can be sent back to the grid in exchange for bill credits, depending on your utility provider.
Over the years, this type of solar + battery backup system can save you tens of thousands of dollars and shield you from future rate increases.
💲Maximize Federal Incentives Before They Expire
The clock is ticking on two major federal incentives designed to make solar and battery backup systems more affordable. To qualify, your system, including the Enphase IQ Battery 10C and EV charger, must be installed and operational before December 31, 2025.
Here are the incentives available:
- 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) This applies to your solar system, battery storage and any integrated EV charger.
- 30% Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C) This covers up to $1,000 for installing an EV charger at home (eligibility varies by location).
Missing this deadline could mean leaving thousands of dollars in savings on the table. If you’ve been considering a solar upgrade or battery backup, now’s the time to act.
🔋Why the Enphase IQ Battery 10C Is Different
Not all battery backup systems are created equal. This Enphase battery combines powerful performance, built-in intelligence, and industry-leading safety in one sleek, reliable package.
Key features include:
- Integrated microgrid electronics for seamless disconnection and automatic grid isolation
- Full rapid shutdown compliance (NEC 690.12) for enhanced fire safety
- Lithium iron phosphate chemistry (LiFePO₄) is safer, longer-lasting, and more stable than older lithium technologies
- UL 9540 certification, ensuring the system meets the highest safety and performance standards
The IQ Battery 10C doesn’t just store power. It makes intelligent decisions about how to use it. It’s not just a battery. It’s the brain of your solar + EV charging ecosystem.
⛈️ Everyday Benefits Beyond Storm Season
While the Enphase IQ Battery 10C excels during outages, its everyday benefits are just as impactful:
- Energy independence: Depend less on your utility and more on the sun.
- Environmental sustainability: Use clean, renewable energy and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Increased home value: Properties with solar and battery backup systems are more attractive to buyers.
- Lower stress: No more worrying about outages, fluctuating bills, or charging access.
By combining a solar system, EV charger, and the Enphase IQ Battery 10C, you gain full control over how you produce, store, and use energy at home.
👷Installation Tips to Maximize Performance
To get the most out of your battery and solar system, here are a few expert tips:
- Work with a licensed installer experienced with battery backup systems
- Choose a solar system that’s sized to your household’s energy usage, including EV charging
- Ensure your installer handles permitting, utility coordination, and local code compliance
- Keep your system running efficiently with routine maintenance. Clean panels, check app monitoring, and keep the battery enclosure ventilated
A properly installed IQ Battery 10C will give you years of reliable service, daily savings, and storm-proof peace of mind.
🏋️ Power Through Anything
With the Enphase IQ Battery 10C, you’re no longer at the mercy of the power grid. You can:
- Keep your EV charged at home
- Maintain power during outages
- Reduce or eliminate your electric bill
- Take advantage of federal incentives before they expire
- Increase your energy independence and sustainability
It’s more than just backup power. It’s total energy control. And with time-sensitive incentives expiring soon, now is the moment to take action.
Let the sun power your home, your EV, and your peace of mind with the Enphase IQ Battery 10C. Fill out our consultation form today to get your custom solar + battery + EV charging design.
