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Whole-Home Battery Backup in St. Charles & St. Louis County

Whole-home battery backup for St. Louis area homes, designed around your house. We install Anker SOLIX whole-home systems (the E10 and the modular X1) and EG4 FlexBOSS inverters with the GridBOSS, solar-ready or paired with solar, wired at your main panel so the whole house switches over automatically when the grid goes down.

MO License #20250016884.9 Star Average. 410+ Reviews.In Business Since 2010Cottleville, MO

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Power Outages Leave You Stranded

If storms or grid outages keep taking out heat, sump pumps or medical equipment, backup power can keep the essentials running.

Burnt and melted wiring inside an outdoor service box in St. Charles
Heat damage inside an outdoor service box in St. Charles, MO. The whole service was replaced.

Common causes

  • Storm-prone service area
  • Critical loads like sump pumps
  • Working from home

Signs You Need This

Outages that last more than a few hours
Whole-home battery backup with solar keeps the house running without fuel runs or generator noise.
Considering a standby generator
Compare it with battery backup: no fuel line, no exhaust, no oil changes, and solar recharging.
Well pump, sump pump or medical equipment
Critical loads need automatic switchover. Battery systems switch in milliseconds.
Planning solar
Adding batteries with solar means the panels keep working for you during an outage.
Working from home
Keep the office, internet and HVAC running through outages without generator noise.
Pricing

What It Costs

An estimate, not a quote. Estimates for installs and upgrades are free; your exact flat price comes after we see the job, and it's the price you pay.

Whole-Home Battery Backup (Solar-Ready)

$10,000–$20,000

  • Anker SOLIX E10 or X1, or EG4 FlexBOSS + GridBOSS
  • Main-panel connection for automatic whole-home switchover
  • Load review and battery sizing
  • Ready for solar whenever you add it

Typical installed range without solar. Every system is designed for the home, so we quote after a load review.

Whole-Home Battery + Solar

$20,000–$35,000+

  • Anker SOLIX E10 or X1, or EG4 FlexBOSS + GridBOSS
  • Solar array designed for your home
  • Main-panel connection for automatic whole-home switchover
  • Permits, inspection and utility coordination

Typical installed range. Every system is designed for the home, so we quote after a load review.

Anker SOLIX

E10 Whole-Home Backup

Anker's newest whole-home system. With the Power Dock it connects at a 200A panel and switches the house over in 20 ms or less.

7.6 kW continuous per unit (10 kW turbo with 2+ batteries) · Up to 30 kWh per unit, expandable to 90 kWh · 9 kW solar input per unit · Up to 12 smart branch circuits on the Power Dock

Anker SOLIX

X1 Modular Home Battery

A modular system built from stackable 5 kWh LiFePO4 battery modules, sized to exactly what you need.

Up to 30 kWh and 6 kW per system · Systems can be paralleled for larger homes · Under 20 ms switchover · 10-year warranty

EG4

FlexBOSS21 + GridBOSS

A hybrid inverter and 200A interconnect for whole-home backup with larger solar arrays and higher loads.

12 kW from battery, 16 kW with solar · Up to 21 kW of solar input · GridBOSS manages whole-home transfer for up to 3 inverters · Pairs with EG4 wall-mount batteries

Equipment we install: SOLIX E10, Power Dock, B6000 Battery, EG4 FlexBOSS21, EG4 GridBOSS, EG4 WallMount All Weather.

How It Works

From First Visit to Final Inspection

Typical job: Varies by system; most whole-home installs take a few days.

  1. Load Review

    We walk your home, review your panel and service, and list what you need running in an outage, from the HVAC and well or sump pump to the EV charger.

  2. System Design

    Every system is designed for the home: battery capacity, inverter, solar array size and where everything mounts. We compare Anker SOLIX and EG4 options for your loads.

  3. Detailed Quote

    You get an itemized quote for the batteries, inverter or Power Dock, solar, panel work, permits and installation.

  4. Permits & Utility

    We pull the permits and coordinate with your utility where the system or solar requires it.

  5. Installation

    We mount the batteries and inverter, install the solar array, and connect everything at your main panel for automatic whole-home switchover.

  6. Inspection & Commissioning

    After inspection, we commission the system, test a simulated outage and confirm the switchover.

  7. App Setup & Walkthrough

    We set up monitoring on your phone and walk you through how the system behaves in an outage.

Verified Reviews

What Homeowners Say About Our Whole-Home Battery Backup

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J- M.

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“I needed an extra outlet added in my garage for a battery charging station & First Choice got the job done right and at a reasonable price. I first got other estimates and First Choice Electric was by far the best choice and they're local too. They have done two other jobs for me before which was adding outlets for a wall mounted t.v. in a bedroom and garage. They provided great customer service, were punctual and professional.”

08/06/2018
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Michael L.

google

“Sam and his assistant diagnosed an issue with non working light and fan switches. They were polite and did conscientious work as always”

11/10/2026
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Dan W.

google

“The guys did a great job and the estimate was fair. I would definitely use them again in the future.”

11/01/2026

4.9 Star Average. 410+ Reviews. Google, Facebook, BBB and Angi.

Fully licensed and insured in Missouri:MO State License #2025001688,St. Charles County #E25-000008,St. Louis County #ES4501.Lifetime workmanship warranty on installed work.

Service area + officeMon-Fri · 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensed Electricians Across St. Charles & St. Louis Counties

Flat-rate pricing before work begins, from an office in Cottleville.

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First Choice Electric

5377 State Route N. Suite 437, Cottleville, MO 63304

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(636) 240-2966

FAQ

Questions About Whole-Home Battery Backup

Can a battery power my whole house?

Yes, with a whole-home system sized for it. The Anker SOLIX E10 with its Power Dock and EG4 FlexBOSS systems with the GridBOSS connect at your main panel and switch the whole house over automatically. How long it runs depends on battery size and what you run, so we size it to your loads, and solar extends it.

How much does whole-home battery backup cost?

A solar-ready whole-home battery system typically runs $10,000 to $20,000 installed. With solar, most projects run $20,000 to $35,000 or more. Every home is different, so the price depends on battery capacity, solar array size, your loads and any panel work. We quote it after a load review.

Anker SOLIX E10, X1 or EG4: which is right for me?

The E10 is Anker's newest whole-home system: 7.6 kW continuous per unit, up to 30 kWh per unit and expandable to 90 kWh, with a 200A Power Dock for automatic whole-home switchover. The X1 is modular, adding 5 kWh battery modules up to 30 kWh per system. EG4 FlexBOSS systems suit larger solar arrays and higher loads. We recommend one after a load review.

Do I need solar?

No. We install whole-home battery backup that is ready for solar, and you can add panels now or later. Solar recharges the batteries during a long outage and lowers your bills the rest of the year.

How does battery backup compare to a gas generator?

Battery backup is silent, needs no fuel and no oil changes, and recharges from solar. A generator can run longer on a gas line. With enough capacity and solar, a battery system covers most outages here.

Can I expand the system later?

Yes. Anker SOLIX and EG4 systems are modular, so we can add batteries or solar as your needs grow.

Will my panel need an upgrade?

Sometimes. We check your panel and service during the load review. If an upgrade is needed, we can do it as part of the same project.

Get Your Flat Price for Whole-Home Battery Backup

Most estimates booked within 1-3 business days.