Hurricane Milton to Make Landfall Tonight: How Solar Energy Can Keep Your Home Powered During Outages

Introduction

Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in Florida tonight as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, bringing dangerous winds, flooding, and widespread power outages. As the storm impacts major areas like Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples, and Orlando, residents are preparing for potential days without power. Now more than ever, investing in solar energy, battery storage, and standby generators can ensure your home remains powered during and after the storm.

How Solar Energy Protects You During Storms

  1. Reliable Power with Solar and Battery Storage
    Solar panels generate energy even during daylight hours when the grid is down. Paired with battery storage, you can store that energy and use it during nighttime or extended outages, keeping essential systems like lighting, refrigerators, and medical equipment running.

  2. Standby Generators for Extra Security
    Standby generators provide a secondary power source when your solar batteries are depleted, ensuring your home stays powered even during prolonged outages. These generators are critical for homes needing continuous energy, especially during hurricanes.

Counties Expected to Experience Hurricane Milton's Impact

Hurricane Milton is forecasted to bring destructive winds, flooding, and storm surges to several counties, including:

  • Hillsborough County

  • Pinellas County

  • Sarasota County

  • Manatee County

  • Lee County

  • Charlotte County

  • Polk County

  • Collier County

  • Orange County

These areas are expected to see intense weather, leading to long-lasting power outages.

Why Now is the Time to Go Solar

By investing in solar energy solutions with battery storage and standby generators, you’ll protect your home from future storms while ensuring energy independence. Beyond hurricane preparedness, these systems also offer long-term savings on energy bills, making them a smart financial choice.

Contact us today to learn how solar energy and backup solutions can safeguard your home as Hurricane Milton makes its way through Florida and beyond. Stay powered, stay safe.