Becoming Grid Independent with Savant Power

In 2023, the New York Times reported a startling fact regarding the power that sustains us. From 2010 to 2021, there were almost 990 weather-related power outages in the U.S. The previous 11 years saw less than half that number. Why?

Extreme weather and an aging power grid are the sources of the increasing power outages witnessed nationwide. Intense heat waves and cold spells have people adjusting their thermostats, putting pressure and increasing demands on a power grid designed for far less extremes. Storms are becoming more intense, and wildfires are becoming more severe. 

We face a changing world and climate that an aging power grid can't keep up with. According to The Wilson Quarterly, 75% of power transmission lines and transformers are at least 25 years old, with many constructed in the 1960s.

The result is blackouts and storms that lay claim to some of the worst natural disasters in history. One example is the storm that ravaged Texas on February 11, 2021. By its end, the death toll reached 246, with two-thirds related to hypothermia.  

As outages become more severe, people turn to backup power, such as generators, to help them get through. Despite the increasing need, fewer than 6% of homes in the U.S. have a standby generator. 

Today, however, many homeowners are looking for more than backup power. They're searching for ways to cut their carbon emissions, minimize their dependence on the grid, and reduce their electric bills. 

And that's where Savant Power comes in.

Going Green

Sunlight entering our eyes in the morning increases the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that improves our moods, increases our energy levels, and regulates hunger. Sunlight entering our homes can create a sense of peace and fulfillment, with diffuse natural light bringing beauty and a connection to the natural world. When sunlight enters solar panels, photovoltaic cells absorb its energy, creating electricity.

The problem, at one time, was what to do when the sun wasn't out and the power went down. Darkness and stormy days, times when you need energy the most, proved solar power was unreliable. Then came battery storage, the ability to harness the sun's power and keep it tucked away until needed.  

Managing Your Energy

The Savant Power system offers a reliable and easy method for creating, storing, and managing green and conventional energy from the award-winning Savant app. Press one button to go totally off the grid and another to use energy stored in your batteries.

The system includes Energy Modes that automatically activate. For instance, Eco Mode maximizes solar and battery usage, offsetting peak utility costs. Storm Watch activates if a thunderstorm is making its way to your area. All solar energy is directed toward the batteries, ensuring you have enough in store to get you through a possible power outage. No matter where you are, you'll receive an alert if the grid goes down, and Savant Power will kick into gear and direct energy to vital systems.

Savants Power Modules fit into your breaker panel, making it smart and efficient. From the app, you can see which connected devices are top consumers and manage them at the circuit level. 

To learn more about Savant Power, contact Garrett Integrated Systems today.