Optimizing energy use and ensuring uninterrupted power are critical goals for both homeowners and commercial businesses. Utilizing Sol-Ark hybrid inverters and compatible batteries—such as Sol-Ark® L3 Series LimitLess™ batteries (for commercial buildings and applications) or 48V low-voltage batteries (for residential homes primarily) can dramatically increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and create energy resilience.
Create Energy Resilience For Homeowners
Homeowners today face rising energy costs and increasing frequency of power outages due to weather and grid instability. By leveraging Sol-Ark hybrid inverters with low-voltage battery systems, homeowners can significantly reduce their energy expenses and maintain consistent power during disruptions.
1. Intelligent Load Prioritization and Scheduling
Sol-Ark’s 15K-2P hybrid inverter includes a “Smart Load” function that allows for the control of nonessential loads based on battery state of charge, voltage, and solar production. This feature helps in shedding nonessential loads when power is limited, thereby minimizing grid dependency during peak hours.
- Action: Use Sol-Ark’s inverter software to prioritize and schedule essential appliances like refrigerators, HVAC systems, and medical equipment.
- Benefit: Minimizes grid dependency during expensive peak hours, lowering your energy bills
2. EV Integration and Smart Charging
Sol-Ark inverters can be configured to direct excess solar energy to specific loads, including EV chargers, through the “Smart Load” port.
- Action: Set up your Sol-Ark hybrid inverter to use surplus solar energy for charging electric vehicles during peak solar production hours.
- Benefit: Reduces reliance on the grid and fuel costs while potentially providing backup emergency power from your vehicle’s battery.
3. Real-Time Energy Usage Visualization
The MySol-Ark app provides real-time monitoring of energy production and consumption, enabling users to make informed decisions about their energy usage.
- Action: Regularly monitor energy usage using Sol-Ark’s real-time energy visualization tools to encourage household behavioral changes.
- Benefit: Increased energy awareness and consistent conservation habits.
Create Energy Resilience For Commercial Owners
Create Energy Resilience For Commercial Owners4. Demand Charge Management with Battery Peaking
The L3 Series LimitLess™ Lithium battery energy storage system offers features like peak shaving and demand charge management, which help in reducing energy bills.
- Action: Configure Sol-Ark® L3 LimitLess batteries to discharge during peak demand billing periods, reducing expensive demand charges.
- Benefit: Immediate reduction in operational electricity expenses.
5. Solar-Powered Commercial EV Fleet Charging
- Action: Connect commercial EV chargers directly to Sol-Ark hybrid inverter systems, using excess solar generation to power fleet vehicles.
- Benefit: Substantially reduces fleet operational costs, improves sustainability credentials.
6. Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Participation
Sol-Ark’s MySol-Ark platform enables participation in Virtual Power Plant programs, allowing users to contribute stored energy to the grid during peak demand periods.
- Action: Join a regional Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program, leveraging Sol-Ark battery storage to sell surplus energy back to the grid during high-demand periods.
- Benefit: Generates additional revenue streams while supporting community grid stability.
By integrating these innovative solutions with Sol-Ark systems, both homeowners and commercial businesses can significantly enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve greater energy independence and resilience.