Yes and no. Not all solar power systems will be able to stay running during a local power outage, but some can. Solar inverters run off electricity, so if your local grid is down, the solar energy system will be off as well. Comparatively, some systems are built so that they can “island” during the day when the sun is out. This means that they will remain producing electricity with the current available sunlight even though grid power is down. Solar energy systems that can perform this process typically cost more than their simpler counterparts, but many business owners consider their abilities worth the price. If your business prioritizes having power during outages, we recommend a battery system to keep you powered both night and day, using stored solar energy.