What follows are the Top Solar Storage Products for 2017. Everyone wants in the energy storage game, even tracking and module manufacturers. Take a look at this year’s innovative products (listed alphabetically by company) within the energy storage and battery category for the solar industry.
See the full list of the 2017 Top Solar Products here.
After more than a decade of R&D, Crown Battery introduces its maintenance-free AGM batteries. Crown1 batteries are robotically assembled in the United States to maximize performance and quality. The company’s proprietary cast-on-strap systems improve lifespan because they allow for 4,000 adjustments (versus 40 for manual welding). Capacities range from 33 to 390 Ah (20-hour rating).
Darfon’s H5001 hybrid inverter integrates a distribution box that includes quick disconnect terminals, AC breakers and PV/battery disconnects, making the system easy to install. The H5001 supports a wide range of applications, including off-grid, self-use, net-metering, backup, time-of-use or as a string inverter. The H5001 also comes with generator support.
The IQ System is a complete home energy solution that stores energy, automates cost-reduction, provides backup power and insight with access from anywhere in the world. It delivers personalized recommendations on how to save energy and money, and shows visual insights into the way we live our lives.
The Eos Aurora DC battery system is the ideal storage solution to turn intermittent renewable generation into a firm, dispatchable power source, time-shifting off-peak production to meet peak demand. An inherently stable aqueous zinc-based chemistry delivers the industry’s lowest levelized cost of storage and decades of safe, clean operations.
The most flexible, long-duration storage at the lowest LCOS. With a non-toxic, non-hazardous and completely recyclable iron-based electrolyte, the all-iron flow battery is durable, safe, reliable and environmentally friendly. The IFB has a lifespan that exceeds 20,000 cycles, low maintenance requirements and an energy capacity of two to eight hours.
Fullriver DC Series deep-cycle AGM batteries are specifically built for cyclic use in demanding solar applications. The thick plate design and AGM construction combine for a robust battery delivering optimal performance in both fair weather and extreme climate conditions, all in a spill-proof, non-hazardous and maintenance-free package.
AutoLYNC is Go Electric’s patented microgrid control technology, seamlessly integrating renewables, stationary batteries and DERs of any type into a single energy network. It enables full off-grid operation, including blackstart capabilities for connected renewable assets. AutoLYNC is being leveraged for applications ranging from C&I to ruggedized military use.
The SLR series lead-carbon battery is part of GS Battery’s premium line for renewable energy and energy storage. These sealed, maintenance-free batteries are designed for cyclic use and feature advanced lead and nano-carbon technology. SLR Series batteries carry a 10-year warranty and are rated for 5,000 cycles (at 70% DOD).
Phazr pairs a scalable battery in a one-on-one configuration with the solar panel. This “plug-and-play” battery connects to the panel and microinverter with MC4 connectors, eliminating design and installation costs. It can be installed or retrofitted to solar in minutes. The DC coupled design has no single point of failure.
NX Drive is NEXTracker’s break-away energy storage system for EPCs and long-term asset owners/project developers. Offering maximum safety, flexibility and standardization, NX Drive has the lowest LCOE and accelerates time to market. The company’s pre-engineered solution ensures the lifecycle of the batteries by maintaining the environmental conditions specified by manufacturers.
30 kVA up to megawatt-scale, the QINOUS scalable smart storage platform provides a fully-contained, intelligent battery solution for on- and off-grid C&I applications. Underpinning each highly engineered unit rigorously tested before shipment, is the QINOUS energy management software, serving multiple uses cases, revenue streams and a wide range of technical requirements.
Rolls 5000 series deep-cycle flooded batteries offer heavy-duty plate construction, dual-container assembly and extended cycle life, backed by an industry leading 10-year warranty. 2 YS 62P delivers reliable energy storage (4,860 Ah at 20 hours) in a minimal footprint for use in a variety of high capacity renewable applications.
S&C’s PureWave SMS is a leading solution for integrating large-scale energy storage systems to the grid. Used for more than 180 MWh of energy storage around the globe, the PureWave SMS is the only system to have confirmed deployments over every energy storage use case.
The Intensium Max is a ready-to-install, containerized energy storage system for integration of renewable power sources, especially in weak grids and microgrids. Intensium Max battery systems also provide a wide array of grid support functions including frequency regulation and spinning reserves, with long operating life and superior efficiency.
Developed in partnership with installers to streamline equipment and cost calculations, SimpliPhi Power’s plug-and-play AccESS easily integrates power storage into new and existing solar installations, on and off grid. The fully-integrated solution includes LFP battery technology, a Schneider Electric charge controller, associated power electronics and system management in one elegant box.
FLEX is the smart, all-in-one design alternative to “à la carte” energy storage systems. The new 10-kWh dual-battery FLEX can power a refrigerator, flat screen TV, laptop computer and five 7-W LED lights for days after an outage–while still having enough power to keep an oxygen machine running for hours.
The S & T series (for new installations) comes in single-phase and three-phase options. The hybrid inverter makes the system more cost-effective and reduces installation time. It allows the batteries to discharge to 100% DOD but will also automatically kick in emergency power supply mode during power failure.