Most solar customers without an energy storage unit will experience a loss of power during a Public Safety Power Shutoff event in order to prevent excess electricity from entering the grid and creating a potential safety hazard. If you experience a loss of power, your solar energy system will automatically shutdown. No additional action is required. When power is restored, your solar energy system will then automatically restore itself.
If you have an SMA America Inverter with a Secure Power Supply function:
If your energy system is equipped with an SMA America Inverter that includes a Secure Power Supply switch and outlet (pictured here) you can power a load with the energy produced by the solar panels. The power available through the Secure Power Supply operation depends greatly on the solar irradiation. Therefore, power output can fluctuate depending on the weather and is not available at night. To read more about activating the Secure Power Supply operation click here.
If you have a SolarEdge StorEdge Inverter paired with an LG Chem Residential Energy Storage Unit (RESU) battery:
If your solar energy system is equipped with a SolarEdge StorEdge inverter paired with an LG Chem Residential Energy System Unit (RESU) and a back-up service panel, your inverter will automatically enter backup mode and supply power to the 2-4 circuits you selected to power during the installation of your system. While the sun is still up, this power will be supplied by your solar panels or the power will come from your LG Chem RESU battery if the sun has set. When SDG&E restores your electricity, your inverter will be automatically notified and switch back to normal operation.