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The Solrite battery program in Texas, explained
Solrite puts up to 60 kWh of Duracell batteries at your home for $0 upfront and $20 a month. Solrite owns the batteries, keeps them running, and replaces them if they fail. Here is how it works, what it really costs, and who qualifies.
What you get
| Battery | Up to 60 kWh of Duracell Power Center batteries at your home |
|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $0 upfront, $0 installation fee |
| Monthly program fee | $20 a month |
| Who owns it | Solrite owns, maintains and replaces the batteries |
| Service | Covered for the whole 20-year agreement |
| Agreement | 20 years. It transfers with the home if you sell. |
| Electricity plan | You enroll with a Solrite-approved electricity provider (see "What it costs" below) |
What it costs, all in
Two things show up on your bill:
- The $20 monthly program fee for the battery.
- Your electricity from the Solrite-approved provider. The rate averages about 14¢ per kWh including delivery (the Electricity Facts Label shows a range of about 13–15¢), plus a $9.95 monthly base charge.
There is no payment for the battery itself, no installation fee, and no loan. Leaving the electricity provider early carries a penalty, because your battery's grid work is what funds the discounted rate. Michael walks you through the agreement and the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before you sign.
How Solrite can charge so little
Your battery joins a virtual power plant. When the Texas grid is short on power, Solrite sends short bursts of stored energy from many batteries at once (usually 30 seconds to 5 minutes). The grid pays for that help, and that money covers the equipment and funds your discounted rate.
A reserve is always kept for your home. Before severe weather, storm mode charges the battery full.
1:1 credit: when Solrite sends your battery's energy to the grid, you get a bill credit at the same per-kWh rate you pay, including per-kWh delivery. This applies to Solrite-directed battery exports, not to solar sent straight to the grid.
Who qualifies
- Your utility: homes on Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas or TNMP delivery lines. That covers DFW and Houston.
- Not eligible: electric co-ops and city-owned utilities (for example Austin Energy, CPS Energy, Garland Power & Light).
- If you have solar: your panels must be owned, paid in cash or with a loan. Leased solar and PPA systems don't qualify yet.
- No solar? You can still join. You get the battery for backup and the lower electricity rate.
Why solar owners sign up
Many Texas solar owners now pay two bills: the solar loan and an electric bill. Their panels make extra power in the afternoon, the provider pays only a few cents for it, and at night they buy power back at full price. The battery saves that afternoon solar for the evening. How a battery works with the panels you already have →
How to sign up with Watt Hero
- Send your electric bill. Upload a photo for an instant estimate, or text it to 469-855-0499.
- Michael checks your home. Utility, ZIP, solar setup, and your real numbers.
- Review and enroll. You read the agreement and EFL, then decide. Solrite schedules the install.
Common questions
Is Watt Hero part of Solrite?
No. Watt Hero is an independent, Authorized Solrite Dealer. We help you check eligibility and enroll; Solrite owns and services the batteries.
Will Solrite drain my battery before a storm?
No. Dispatches are short and a reserve is always kept for backup. Before severe weather, storm mode prioritizes a full charge.
What happens in an outage?
Your home can run on the stored energy. How long depends on how much power your home uses and on the system design.
What if I sell my house?
The agreement transfers with the home. Solrite works with the buyer's lender to make the transfer clean.
Do I need to replace my solar panels?
No. The battery is added to the solar you already have. Michael checks that your system is a fit.
See what it would do to your bill
Upload a photo of your electric bill and get an estimate in about a minute. Or call or text Michael at 469-855-0499.
Illustrative information only. Rates, fees, eligibility and program terms must be verified for your home; the current EFL and agreement control. Actual savings and backup duration vary. Watt Hero is an Authorized Solrite Dealer. Duracell is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the battery brand.