How Solar Power Can Keep You Connected During Power Outages Like Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath

Introduction

Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction across South Carolina, with over one million Dominion Energy customers facing power outages. Restoration efforts are underway, but power is expected to return gradually across counties, with some areas waiting several days for service to resume. In times like these, solar energy combined with battery storage proves invaluable, keeping homes powered when the grid fails.

On Sunday, Dominion Energy released restoration times by county:

  • Abbeville: Damage assessments in progress

  • Aiken: Damage assessments in progress

  • Allendale: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 11 p.m.

  • Bamberg: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 11 p.m.

  • Barnwell: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 11 p.m.

  • Beaufort: Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 11 p.m.

  • Berkeley: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.

  • Calhoun: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.

  • Charleston: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.

  • Colleton: Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 p.m.

  • Dorchester: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.

  • Edgefield: Damage assessments in progress

  • Fairfield: Friday, Oct. 4 at 11 p.m.

  • Greenwood: Damage assessments in progress

  • Hampton: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 11 p.m.

  • Jasper: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 11 p.m.

  • Kershaw: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.

  • Lexington: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 11 p.m.

  • McCormick: Damage assessments in progress

  • Newberry: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 11 p.m.

  • Orangeburg: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.

  • Richland: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 11 p.m.

  • Saluda: Damage assessments in progress

  • Union: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 11 p.m.

Why Go Solar?

  1. Uninterrupted Power: Solar panels with battery storage provide continuous power, even during widespread outages.

  2. Energy Independence: As utility companies face rebuilding challenges, solar ensures homeowners are less dependent on the grid.

Counties with Restoration Estimates
Many areas, including Aiken, Barnwell, and Richland, are expecting power restoration by October 3, while some damage assessments are still ongoing.

Learn more about Dominion Energy’s restoration timeline here.

Conclusion

Investing in solar power ensures your home stays powered during severe storms like Hurricane Helene, while also offering long-term savings on energy costs. Stay prepared—go solar today!

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