The Generac Power Cell (PWRcell) is one of the leading energy storage products on the market today. When paired with a residential solar system, the PWRcell can be used to protect your home from outages, power your appliance at night, and store energy for use during hours of peak usage.
If you’re considering the Generac PWRcell for your home, this article will tell you everything you need to know.
What is the Generac PWRcell?
The Generac PWRCell is engineered to act as a backup battery system for your whole home. When paired with solar panels, it can provide enough power to last an entire night, provide a boost at peak usage times, or even sustain you through grid outages.
This system doesn’t solely rely on grid power to recharge after a period of use. You can use other sources to recharge the batteries and enjoy uninterrupted electricity throughout the night, depending on your calculated load. Every system comes with a few standard components;
- Inverter
- Lithium-ion battery modules
- Battery storage cabinet
- Optional solar panels
Based on your particular home, you can set up the inverter and battery cabinet inside your garage or on your home’s exterior. If you’re considering getting the solar option, then now’s the time to get it done. Federal tax incentives, at 30% as of 2023, give you a lower entry point for solar installations done within a tax year.
How does the system work?
The Generac PWRcell is a smart backup solution connected to your home’s grid. Should power levels dip below demand, or in case of an outage, the onboard Smart Management Module with the Automatic Transfer Switch will immediately take over to provide your appliances and home with uninterrupted power. Continuous monitoring means you may never notice when the switch to battery power happens.
How long the system can power your home depends on the system you choose to install. The alternatives start from as little as three battery modules, giving 4.5 kW continuous output with 8.6 kWh of storage. This is enough power to run around 4 large appliances, such as well pumps and air conditioners.
You may also opt for more battery modules that can raise power to 11 kW of output with a storage of 36 kWh. When combined with solar charging capabilities, you can run your home off grid indefinitely. The excess power from the solar panels will be redirected to the batteries for storage, and the surplus can help offset your grid electricity costs.
Contact Solar Optimum To Learn More
Generac PWRcell can be a fantastic addition to your residential solar system, giving you extra peace of mind while also increasing the value of your investment in solar energy.
if you’re interested in learning more about battery storage and the different products we have in stock, contact Solar Optimum today. Our Energy Experts are standing by and ready to answer any questions you have.
