A decade of solar: Omaha Public Power District board member's resilient energy journey

Ten years ago, Omaha Public Power District Board member Eric Williams first installed solar panels on his home. Since then, he has upgraded his system with a Sol-Ark 15 kW inverter and 9.6 kWh Lithion HomeGrid batteries. This created a small-scale "nano grid," which supports the ultimate goal of a resilient, electrified home with lower costs and greater energy security.

The inverter plays a crucial role, directing energy between his solar panels, battery and home to ensure efficient power use. His battery stores excess solar energy, allowing him to use it when electricity rates are high or dur...