If you have a solar system on your home, you need Sun Shield.
The 2025 PowerPairSM from Duke Energy provides incentives for customers who want to combine the savings and green attributes of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage.
Participating North Carolina homeowners can earn one-time installation incentives when they have a Duke Energy Trade Ally install a qualified solar + battery system. For your reference, our Trade Ally number is 9471222634.
**Current eligible battery equipment is now available. Please CLICK HERE to see the current list.**
Sun Shield Subscription Options
Tesla Powerwall is a fully-integrated AC battery system for residential or light commercial use. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides energy storage for solar energy self-consumption, time-based control, and backup efficiency.
The most comprehensive residential backup battery that is equipped with advanced battery management, and auto-detects outages. Delivering 5 kW of continuous power and peaks at 10 kW. Easily managed in the FranklinWH app, and comes with a 12 year warranty.
An all-in-one, AC-coupled storage system, the IQ Battery 5P is the most powerful Enphase battery yet. It has a total usable energy capacity of 5.0 kWh, and features six embedded grid-forming microinverters and 3.84 kW of continuous power.
The 2025 PowerPairSM from Duke Energy provides incentives for customers who want to combine the savings and green attributes of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage.
Participating North Carolina homeowners can earn one-time installation incentives when they have a Duke Energy Trade Ally install a qualified solar + battery system. For your reference, our Trade Ally number is 9471222634.
**Current eligible battery equipment is now available. Please CLICK HERE to see the current list.**
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Renu Energy Solutions Explains the Incentive
Solar Panels
36¢ per watt, maximum 10KW AC = $3600
Battery Storage
$400 per kWh, maximum 13.5kWh = $5400
Potential Incentive
$3600 Solar Panels + $5400 Battery = $9000
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List of Frequently Asked Questions
PowerPair from Duke Energy provides incentives for customers who want to combine the savings of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage. Qualifying PowerPair installations may be eligible for the following one-time incentives:
- $0.36/watt-AC for solar panel installation up to 10 kW-AC
- $400/kWh for battery storage installation up to 13.5 kWh
In order to receive these one-time incentives, your qualifying PowerPair system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally and enrolled in the Residential Solar Choice Rider. View the program Terms and Conditions.
In addition, you agree to provide a reliable internet connection and complete the steps necessary to provide access to operating data. You further agree to grant Duke Energy, and if applicable, a third party working on Duke Energy's behalf, rights to access and use all data associated with operation and operating characteristics of installed equipment.
You must apply for and adhere to Duke Energy interconnection requirements and maintain enrollment in Residential Solar Choice Rider for 24 months at which time you may switch to the Net Metering Bridge Rider, subject to availability. You will be allowed to switch riders a total of two times within the 10-year enrollment period.
You must be a homeowner and a customer of either Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress in North Carolina.
In order to receive these one-time incentives, your qualifying PowerPair system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally.
Qualifying PowerPair installations that also enroll in Power Manager® Battery Control may be eligible for:
- One-time $0.36/watt-AC incentive for solar panel installation up to 10 kW-AC.
- One-time $400/kWh incentive for storage installation up to 13.5 kWh.
- Monthly bill credit following installation based on your battery capacity.
In order to receive the one-time incentives, your qualifying PowerPair system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally and enrolled in the Net Metering Bridge Rider. View PowerPair program Terms and Conditions.
You must apply for and adhere to Duke Energy interconnection requirements and maintain enrollment in Net Metering Bridge Rider for 24 months at which time you may switch to the Residential Solar Choice, subject to availability. You will be allowed to switch riders a total of two times within the 10-year enrollment period.
The PowerPair program allows the homeowner to own or lease the installed equipment.
Participants could receive monetary incentives from Duke Energy to offset the cost of installed equipment. The solar incentive is $0.36/watt for solar panels to a maximum of 10 kW-AC; capped at $3,600 per residence. The battery incentive is $400/kWh for battery storage to a maximum of 13.5 kWh total capacity (up to $5,400). That’s a potential of $9000!
No, you must install solar panels and a battery storage system together and at the same time.
Yes, from time to time, Duke Energy will provide updated documentation regarding the program. We do our best to keep you updated with the latest information:
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List of Frequently Asked Questions
PowerPairsm from Duke Energy provides incentives for customers who want to combine the savings of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage. Qualifying PowerPairsm installations may be eligible for the following one-time incentives:
- $0.36/watt-AC for solar panel installation up to 10 kW-AC
- $400/kWh for battery storage installation up to 13.5 kWh
In order to receive these one-time incentives, your qualifying PowerPairsm system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally and enrolled in the Residential Solar Choice Rider. View the program Terms and Conditions.
In addition, you agree to provide a reliable internet connection and complete the steps necessary to provide access to operating data. You further agree to grant Duke Energy, and if applicable, a third party working on Duke Energy's behalf, rights to access and use all data associated with operation and operating characteristics of installed equipment.
You must apply for and adhere to Duke Energy interconnection requirements and maintain enrollment in Residential Solar Choice Rider for 24 months at which time you may switch to the Net Metering Bridge Rider, subject to availability. You will be allowed to switch riders a total of two times within the 10-year enrollment period.
You must be a homeowner and a customer of either Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress in North Carolina.
In order to receive these one-time incentives, your qualifying PowerPair system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally.
Qualifying PowerPair installations that also enroll in Power Manager® Battery Control may be eligible for:
- One-time $0.36/watt-AC incentive for solar panel installation up to 10 kW-AC.
- One-time $400/kWh incentive for storage installation up to 13.5 kWh.
- Monthly bill credit following installation based on your battery capacity.
In order to receive the one-time incentives, your qualifying PowerPair system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally and enrolled in the Net Metering Bridge Rider. View PowerPair program Terms and Conditions.
You must apply for and adhere to Duke Energy interconnection requirements and maintain enrollment in Net Metering Bridge Rider for 24 months at which time you may switch to the Residential Solar Choice, subject to availability. You will be allowed to switch riders a total of two times within the 10-year enrollment period.
The PowerPair program allows the homeowner to own or lease the installed equipment.
Participants would receive monetary incentives from Duke Energy to offset the cost of installed equipment. The solar incentive is $0.36/watt for solar panels to a maximum of 10 kW-AC; capped at $3,600 per residence. The battery incentive is $400/kWh for battery storage to a maximum of 13.5 kWh total capacity (up to $5,400). That’s a potential of $9000!
No, you must install solar panels and a battery storage system together and at the same time.
Sun Shield Request Form
"*" indicates required fields
By submitting this form, you authorize Renu Energy Solutions to contact you via email, phone or text messages with offers & other information, possibly using automated technology, to the contact information you provided. Message/data rates apply. You may unsubscribe at any time. Please reply "STOP". Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply. Submission of this form does not authorize the purchase of goods, services, or products. See the privacy policy/Terms and Conditions on the webpage.
Renu Energy Solutions Battery Storage Solutions
Tesla Powerwall is a fully-integrated AC battery system for residential or light commercial use. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides energy storage for solar energy self-consumption, time-based control, and backup efficiency.
The most comprehensive residential backup battery that is equipped with advanced battery management, and auto-detects outages. Delivering 5 kW of continuous power and peaks at 10 kW. Easily managed in the FranklinWH app.
An all-in-one, AC-coupled storage system, the IQ Battery 5P is the most powerful Enphase battery yet. It has a total usable energy capacity of 5.0 kWh, and features six embedded grid-forming microinverters and 3.84 kW of continuous power.
