WAUKESHA, Wis., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power
Systems (NYSE: GNRC) is introducing new products and capabilities
to the PWRcell product line that turn the promise of whole-home
solar backup power into reality. These innovations make Generac's
PWRcell the first end-to-end solar and storage system to be capable
of providing intelligently managed backup power to the entire
home.
The products include the new PWRcell Automatic Transfer Switch,
known as the PWRcell ATS, with integrated load management; new
higher-capacity batteries rated up to 18 kWh; and an outdoor-rated
enclosure that allows for a simple, flexible and 100% outdoor
installation.
"Delivering a whole-home experience from battery storage systems
is currently a gap in the industry overall," said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO of Generac.
"The keys to achieving this are high-output power, large battery
capacity and intelligent load management. PWRcell is the first to
deliver this to homeowners and contractors."
Enabling the entire system is PWRcell ATS, which unlocks the
potential to provide whole-home power. While other battery storage
systems' capabilities are usually limited to a few preselected
loads during an outage, PWRcell ATS allows Generac's system to
power the entire electrical panel. In the event of a power outage,
the PWRcell ATS disconnects from the grid, allowing the whole home
to be islanded as power is routed from the battery and solar array
to the home's electrical panel. Because Generac protects the entire
home, the need to move or transfer circuits to a separate sub-panel
is eliminated, reducing system complexity and installation
time.
To further bolster the whole-home capabilities of the PWRcell
system, Generac has unlocked additional power output and is
introducing a combination of load management options. With improved
performance, the PWRcell inverter can now deliver 9 kW of backup
power from a single battery pack and up to 11 kW from a dual
battery system. Generac Smart Management Modules work with the load
management device built into the ATS to manage all of that power
and protect against system overload. When paired together, the
PWRcell ATS and SMMs allow up to 12 circuits to be managed and
prioritized. By controlling how power is allocated, the PWRcell
system not only keeps all the essentials running, but it provides
the opportunity to start larger home appliances like air
conditioners and water heaters during a utility power outage, which
competing systems can't handle.
Since its introduction in 2019, the PWRcell battery has been the
most powerful energy storage system available to homeowners seeking
energy savings and backup power. Now, Generac is introducing the
premium "EX" lithium-ion battery module, which features more
battery capacity and improved thermal performance when compared
with the standard PWRcell battery modules. PWRcell batteries
installed with the optional EX modules will now store up to 18 kWh
of usable capacity. The new PWRcell EX modules, available in early
October, allow for higher performance across a broader range of
temperatures, making them ideal for outdoor installations.
Beginning in late September, PWRcell installers will also have
the option to offer the all-new outdoor-rated PWRcell Battery
Cabinet. This outdoor rated enclosure was designed to take full
advantage of the improved thermal range of the new EX battery
modules and includes additional hardware to help installers get the
battery cabinet up and off the ground for easier exterior
installations.
With the superior system design flexibility afforded by a single
product system, Generac installers can give customers a complete
whole-home power solution for the first time. Until now, solar and
storage systems have been made of components from multiple
companies. Generac entered the clean energy market with an
integrated solar and storage solution that outpowered and now
out-options the competition.
"We saw an opportunity to bring Generac's expertise in home
backup power to solar and deliver a system unlike anything on the
market," said Russ Minick, chief
marketing officer for Generac. "The new PWRcell ATS, combined with
load management, increased inverter power and more battery
capacity, finally unlocks the full potential of solar. Our
customers can now run their whole house on stored
sunshine."
When unpredictable weather events and an unreliable electrical
grid are constant threats to comfortable living, the Generac
PWRcell systems add confidence, cost savings and flexibility when
designing solar and storage solutions for the whole home.
MEDIA CONTACT: Ashley Kast
| akast@punch-pr.com | 608-633-2404
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading global
designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other
power products. In 1959, our founder was committed to designing,
engineering and manufacturing the first affordable backup
generator. More than 60 years later, that dedication to innovation,
durability and excellence has resulted in the company's ability to
expand its industry-leading product portfolio into homes and small
businesses, on job sites, and in industrial and mobile applications
across the globe. Generac offers single-engine backup and prime
power systems up to 2 MW and paralleled solutions up to 100 MW and
uses a variety of fuel sources to support power needs for its
customers. Generac hosts Power Outage Central, the definitive
source of U.S. power outage data, at
Generac.com/poweroutagecentral. For more information about Generac
and its products and services, visit Generac.com.
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