February Is Still Winter (Even When It Feels Like Spring)

If you live in Texas, you know the drill: one week you’re scraping ice off your windshield, the next you’re in short sleeves wondering if winter already packed up and left. This week’s warm forecast might feel like an early spring teaser—but February is still very much winter.

And Mike in the video below, and so many learned the hard way, winter weather in Texas isn’t done with us just because the sun comes out.

Cold snaps, ice storms, high winds, and grid stress can (and often do) return with little notice. That’s why now—before the next surprise—is one of the best times to think about adding battery backup to your home or business.

Warm Days Don’t Mean a Reliable Grid

When temperatures swing wildly, the electric grid feels it. Demand spikes, equipment is stressed, and outages become more likely—especially in rural areas where restoration times can be longer.

Even short outages can mean:

• No heat when temperatures drop overnight

• Frozen pipes and costly repairs

• Lost work-from-home productivity

• Spoiled food and interrupted daily life

Battery backup gives you a buffer against all of that.

Battery Backup = Peace of Mind in Every Season

Adding a battery to your solar system (or even as a standalone backup solution) means your power doesn’t disappear just because the grid does.

With battery storage, you can:

• Keep essential circuits running during outages

• Ride through winter storms, summer heat waves, and everything in between

• Reduce reliance on a stressed grid

• Use your stored solar energy when you need it most

It’s not just about emergencies—it’s about confidence. Knowing your lights, heat, refrigerator, internet, and medical or work equipment will stay on no matter what Texas weather throws at you.

Why February Is the Smart Time to Act

Waiting until storm warnings are already on the radar often means:

• Longer installation timelines

• Limited equipment availability

• Higher stress when you’re trying to make a fast decision

Planning ahead—while the weather is calm—lets you design the right solution, install on your timeline, and head into the rest of winter (and summer) prepared.

Solar + Battery: Designed for Real Life in Texas

At Greater Texas Solar, we design systems specifically for rural and Hill Country conditions. We help you determine:

• What you actually need backed up

• How long you want to run during an outage

• Whether your current solar system is battery-ready

• How to future-proof your home or business

Because peace of mind shouldn’t be seasonal.

Winter Isn’t Over—But You Can Be Ready

Enjoy the warm days. Open the windows. Soak up the sunshine. Just don’t let a few mild afternoons fool you into thinking winter is done.

If you’ve been considering battery backup, now is the perfect time to explore your options—before the next cold front reminds us all who’s really in charge.

👉 Contact us today to learn how battery storage can keep you powered, comfortable, and prepared year-round.