Solar combined with energy storage (solar+storage) can provide cost savings and keep essential services powered during grid outages. Clean Energy Group has published a series of short fact sheets answering the following frequently asked questions about solar+storage:Q1: What is a residential solar energy storage system? A residential solar energy storage system is a battery-based solution designed for homes to store excess energy, typically generated by solar panels, or electricity drawn from the grid. These systems are built to optimize energy use by storing. With a solar energy system, you generate your own electricity at home, which means you don't need to buy as much--or possibly any--from your utility company. 15 kilowatts direct-current with a 3-11 kilowatt range. According to SETO awardee EnergySage, that's enough power to meet all the energy needs for an average home in Austin, Texas. With the help of these devices, surplus energy may be stored. NFPA is keeping pace with the surge in energy storage and solar technology by undertaking initiatives including training, standards development, and research so that various stakeholders can safely embrace renewable energy sources and respond if potential new hazards arise.