Lake Oswego Homeowner Finds Energy Independence with Solar + Battery System

At a quiet home in Lake Oswego, a forward-thinking homeowner recently completed a solar and battery installation that checks all the boxes: environmental stewardship, energy independence, and long-term cost savings.

Lake Oswego Solar Array

The 9.24 kW solar array includes 22 REC Alpha Pure-R panels (420 watts each), paired with Enphase IQ8AC microinverters. The system also features 20 kWh of battery storage using four Enphase 5P batteries and the Enphase System Controller 3—offering not just clean energy, but smart energy control and resiliency.

A Long-Time Interest Becomes Reality

“I’ve been interested in solar and battery solutions for more than 20 years,” the homeowner said. “I always liked the green aspects but also the idea of energy independence. I also wanted to be fiscally conservative with respect to my energy bills.”

After relocating from Florida—where he had tried twice to install similar systems, but ran into financial and architectural obstacles—he finally found the right combination of support and infrastructure in Oregon. His approach to selecting a solar provider was methodical: ask local contractors, read industry publications, and vet options using online reviews and references.

Choosing Sunpath Services

Sunpath stood out as the right choice for several reasons.

“We selected Sunpath because they are locally owned, small enough to be responsive, and big enough to provide the support we needed,” he explained. “Their Google reviews were strong, and we appreciated the comprehensive and responsive quoting process.”

No Regrets—and a Few Recommendations

Looking back, he wouldn’t change a thing about the selection process. But he does have advice for other homeowners evaluating solar or battery projects:

“Connect with locally owned, reliable, experienced suppliers and installers. And if you’re considering a new roof, coordinate the two projects early. The solar and roofing solutions need to be compatible and synergistic.”

Clear Performance, Easy Monitoring

More than a month into using the system, the homeowner is thrilled with the results.

“We’re delighted with the system performance and flexibility. Our first partial-month energy bill came in—and it was impressively low. Now we’re looking forward to this next month’s reality.”

First Month of Operation

The system’s interface also gets high marks: “I really like the app and its integrated functionality. It allows us to see how the system is functioning and gives us the ability to fine-tune how we’re using the system. The desktop site offers the same controls.”

The Final Word

This Lake Oswego project is a great example of how thoughtful planning and the right partners can make going solar a smooth, rewarding experience. With a high-performance system, easy-to-use monitoring tools, and the added peace of mind of battery storage, the homeowner is already seeing both environmental and financial returns.