What follows are the Top Solar Storage Products for 2016. An increasingly important market within solar, energy storage has many categories and configurations. Take a look at this year’s innovative products within energy storage.
Enphase Energy AC Battery
The Enphase AC Battery is simple to install, safe, very reliable and provides the lowest lifetime energy cost for both new solar customers and retrofit customers. As an installer, you can design the right system size to meet the needs of the homeowner.
ESS 50kW/400kWh All-Iron Flow Battery
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 from ESS is a durable, safe, reliable and environmentally friendly long-duration energy storage solution. The IFB has a lifespan that exceeds 20,000 cycles, low maintenance requirements and an energy capacity of 2 to 8+ hours.
Fullriver DC Series Deep-Cycle AGM batteries
Fullriver’s 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.
Harris Battery Discover Energy’s tubular renewable energy batteries through Harris Battery
Until now, energy storage has been the high cost, short lifespan element of a complete solar PV system. Discover Energy now offers durable energy storage with lithium-type longevity at a lead acid price. Tubular lead acid technology are the choice of PV installers in the know.
JLM Energy Phazr
Phazr is part of a new product category called MicroStorage. It couples a battery pack directly to a corresponding solar panel. A key advantage is that a single solar panel can concurrently charge a battery and deliver energy to the grid. Phazr is designed for utility-scale, commercial and residential installations.
Magnum Energy by Sensata Technologies PT-100 Charge Controller
The MPPT PT-100 is a robust charge controller providing exceptional features at a modest price point. The PT-100 is compatible with 12-, 24- or 28-V systems and will produce up to 100 amps regardless of battery voltage. The PT-100 also provides AFCI and GFDI protection along with typical 99% conversion efficiency and internal data logging.
OutBack Power SystemEdge
A pre-tested, wired and configured package complete with energy storage, OutBack Power’s SystemEdge offers solar equipment installers a simple and more cost-effective installation path. It provides custom quality and craftsmanship in a pre-assembled system that can be ordered as one part number and installed in less than half the time it normally takes.
Rolls Battery Engineering 2 volt 2 YS 62P Deep Cycle Lead Acid Battery
Answering the call for high capacity energy storage solutions for large-scale residential and commercial off-grid and grid-tied battery-based applications, Rolls 2 volt 2 YS 62P model offers an impressive 4860AH capacity (C20) in a heavy duty, dual-container design, backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
Saft Intensium Max
A ready-to-install, containerized energy storage system solution 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.
S&C Electric Company PureWave SMS-250 Storage Management System
Engineered with the company’s 3-phase, 4-quadrant converter system, the PureWave SMS-250 delivers every use case from solar smoothing to energy arbitrage and is ideal for storage solutions requiring less than 1 MW of power. The system operates in a variety of modes, including current source, voltage source and islanded.
Sharp Electronics Corp. SmartStorageEnergy Storage System
Sharp’s SmartStorage energy storage system is a battery-based demand management system designed to reduce expensive peak demand charges for commercial and industrial buildings, backed by Sharp’s more than 100 years of excellence. SmartStorage energy storage systems are available with an optional 10-year Asset Management Service Agreement and innovative demand reduction performance guarantee.
Socomec SUNSYS PCS²
The Socomec SUNSYS PCS² is a power conversion system and storage from 33 kW up. It provides high efficiency at low power thanks to Dynamic Power Control. The SUNSYS PCS² is the solution for self-consumption maximization, production profile management and grid stabilization. It is UL1741 2nd edition, UL 1998 and CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1-01 listed.
SolarMax Technology FLEX Energy Storage System
Description: Beautifully simple in design and functionality, this all-in-one, solar powered battery back-up system serves as the smart 21st century alternative to fossil-fuel burning generators. The fully integrated 5kWh system includes battery, multi-mode inverter and automatic transfer switch – along with two PV panels – to power essential devices for 2 to 3 days during blackouts.
Sonnen, Inc. sonnenBatterie eco smart energy storage system
The sonnenBatterie eco systems help residential customers user solar + storage to meet up to 100% of their energy needs. Sonnen’s energy management system provides customers with greater energy control through increased solar self-consumption, reduced peak energy usage, and reliable backup power, contributing to a cleaner and more dependable energy future.
Trojan Battery Co. Trojan Industrial
Trojan’s Industrial line of deep-cycle batteries are engineered specifically to support renewable energy systems with large daily loads where the batteries are cycled regularly. They also feature Smart Carbon, Trojan’s proprietary formula which provides improved performance and enhances overall battery life when the batteries operate in partial state of charge.