Although solar panels generate power for the houses they are installed on; power will still go out during a community-wide blackout. One might think that their house is impervious to outages because the home generates its power, but that is unfortunately not the case. If there is a blackout during a rainstorm, even homes with solar power will be affected.
Homes with panels are still connected to the energy grid. Utility companies help to bring power to homes during the night or when it has been cloudy for extended periods of time. In many cases, solar power alone is not enough, so extra energy comes in from the utility company.
When the power goes out in a neighborhood, the local energy company must send employees out to find and fix the problem. By cutting all power sources, it makes work for the utility workers safe and more effective. When it comes down to it, homes with solar panels lose power to ensure the safety of local workers.
It is possible to circumvent a power outage by adding a solar battery to your home. The battery, like a generator, will continue to work even when the whole grid is shut down.
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