Enphase Microinverters & IQ Battery Backup

Enphase IQ8 microinverters and IQ Battery 5P / IQ Battery 10 home energy systems — installed across Illinois.

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Overview

Enphase takes a fundamentally different approach to solar than string-inverter systems: each panel gets its own microinverter, so shading or a single underperforming module never drags down the rest of the array. Enphase IQ8 microinverters also enable Sunlight Backup — the array keeps producing daytime power even during a grid outage.

Paired with the Enphase IQ Battery 5P (5 kWh modular) or IQ Battery 10 (10 kWh), an Enphase home energy system gives you whole-home backup, time-of-use bill optimization, and a single app (Enphase Enlighten) for production + consumption + storage. We install full Enphase systems and retrofit existing arrays with IQ Battery.

Key Features

IQ8 microinverters: per-panel optimization, no single point of failure
Sunlight Backup: array keeps producing during outages, no battery required
IQ Battery 5P (5 kWh) or IQ Battery 10 (10 kWh) for whole-home backup
15-year microinverter warranty; 10-year IQ Battery warranty
Battery-retrofit option for existing solar arrays
Enphase Enlighten app: real-time per-panel performance

Ever wondered how much energy — and money — solar power can save you in Illinois?

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Project Gallery

Recent enphase projects across Chicagoland.

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Why This System

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Per-Panel Performance

Each panel runs through its own microinverter, so shade on one corner of the roof doesn’t bottleneck the rest of the system.

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Sunlight Backup

IQ8 microinverters can run the array directly off solar during a grid outage — no battery required for daytime backup.

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Modular Battery

Start with 5 kWh and add more capacity later. IQ Battery scales with your home’s energy needs.

PowerPay Solar Financing

$0-down financing for residential solar through PowerPay. Quick credit decision, fixed monthly payment, and the federal 30% solar tax credit still belongs to you. We pull the application paperwork in-house so you sign once.

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Our Process

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1. Consultation

Free in-home consultation. We review your energy bills, roof orientation, shading, and goals to recommend the right system — Solar Roof, panels, Powerwall, or a combination.

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2. Site Assessment & Estimate

Detailed roof + structural assessment, sun-exposure modeling, and an itemized estimate with financing options and federal tax credit projection.

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3. Installation

Permits, utility interconnection paperwork, then on-site installation. Tarped daily, weather-managed, completed in 2–14 days depending on system type.

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4. Activation & Monitoring

Utility commissioning, Tesla app setup (or SolarEdge monitoring portal), and walkthrough. Full manufacturer warranties registered plus workmanship coverage [NEEDS USER INPUT: warranty terms].

Service Area

From Tesla Solar Roof installations in Highland Park and Lake Forest to Tesla Powerwall backup systems in Barrington and Arlington Heights, from residential solar panels in Glenview and Northbrook to full energy systems in Chicago, Wheaton, and Lake Zurich — we serve homeowners across Chicagoland’s North Shore, northwest, and west suburbs.

Antioch, IL
Bartlett, IL
Buffalo Grove, IL
Cary, IL
Darien, IL
Deerfield, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Elk Grove, IL
Gurnee, IL
Harwood Heights, IL
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Hinsdale, IL
Kildeer, IL
Lake Barrington, IL
Lake Bluff, IL

Lake Villa, IL
Lincolnshire, IL
McHenry, IL
Minooka, IL
Morton Grove, IL
Mount Prospect, IL
Mundelein, IL
New Lenox, IL
Riverwoods, IL
Roselle, IL
Streamwood, IL
Vernon Hills, IL
Wauconda, IL
Westmont, IL
Wheeling, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a Tesla Solar Roof last?

Tesla Solar Roof tiles carry a 25-year tile warranty and a 25-year power warranty. The non-solar glass tiles are rated for the lifetime of your roof. Most Solar Roof installations are designed to outlast the underlying structure.

What's the difference between Tesla Solar Roof and standard solar panels?

Tesla Solar Roof replaces your roof entirely — the photovoltaic tiles ARE the roof. Standard solar panels are mounted on top of an existing roof. Solar Roof has a cleaner aesthetic and integrated warranty, while standard panels are typically more affordable per kilowatt of capacity and can be added to a healthy existing roof.

How much backup power does a Tesla Powerwall provide?

Each Tesla Powerwall 3 stores 13.5 kWh of usable energy and can deliver 11.5 kW continuous output. For a typical Chicagoland home, one Powerwall covers essential loads (lights, refrigerator, internet, furnace fan) for 12–24 hours. Two or three Powerwalls extend backup to multi-day grid outages with normal usage.

How long does solar installation take?

Standard solar panel installation usually completes in 2–5 days on the roof, plus permit and utility interconnection time (4–12 weeks total from contract). Tesla Solar Roof takes 5–14 days on-site due to full roof replacement. Powerwall-only installations finish in 1–2 days. We schedule weather-managed and keep your roof tarped daily during open phases.

Does the federal solar tax credit still apply?

Yes. The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) currently covers 30% of total solar system cost — including panels, Tesla Solar Roof (the solar portion only), Tesla Powerwall, inverters, and installation labor — through 2032. It’s a credit against your federal income tax (not a refund), so you need taxable income to use it. We provide IRS Form 5695 documentation for filing.

What financing options are available?

We offer cash purchase, solar loans (no money down, fixed monthly payment over 10–25 years), and Tesla’s manufacturer financing for Solar Roof + Powerwall packages. Illinois homeowners also have access to the Illinois Shines program and various utility rebates. We walk you through the right structure based on your tax situation, monthly cost goals, and grid contract preferences.

What warranty covers my system?

Tesla Solar Roof: 25 years tiles + 25 years power. Tesla Powerwall: 10 years warranty with 70% capacity retention. Standard solar panels: typically 25 years performance + 12 years product (manufacturer-dependent — SolarEdge, Enphase, Q Cells, REC). SolarEdge inverters: 12 years standard, 25 years extended. Plus our installation workmanship warranty [NEEDS USER INPUT: workmanship terms].

Which Chicagoland towns do you serve?

Throughout the North Shore, northwest suburbs, and west suburbs of Chicago — including Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Deerfield, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, Lincolnshire, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Wheaton, Wheeling, and 30+ more communities. See our Service Area section above for the full list.

Get a Free Consultation

All American Solar Solutions
150 Oakwood Rd, Suite S
Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Phone: 847-438-4198
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

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