##  [Can I install solar panels now and add battery storage later?](/faq/can-i-install-solar-panels-now-and-add-battery-storage-later) 

 Yes, you can. Solar systems can be installed with special inverters that can be attached to solar energy battery storage units at a later time. This is called a ‘storage retrofit,’ and it is a great way to prepare for adding solar storage options in the future.