New offering enables retrofitting with
existing solar, coupling with Guardian home standby
generators
WAUKESHA, Wis., Aug. 9, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a
leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology
solutions and other power products, today announced a
market-expanding update to its PWRcell products that enables
AC-coupled battery storage, as well as AC generator integration.
Through a new firmware update introduced today, Generac PWRcell
battery storage products will now accept up to 7.6kW of AC power
generated by third-party PV inverters, giving consumers the
opportunity to increase their energy independence and help protect
themselves from outages.
Currently, solar-only installations make up a significant
portion of the clean energy market, with battery storage systems
gaining traction as the frequency of weather-related outages and
rolling blackouts increases. Many of these solar-only installations
lack the ability to power homes when the power grid is down. By
enabling AC coupling, consumers can add a DC-powered PWRcell solar
+ battery storage system to their existing array, preserving energy
for times when solar or grid power is unavailable.
The same firmware update also unlocks the opportunity for a new
or existing Generac Guardian home standby generator to connect to a
PWRcell solar + battery storage system. The AC-powered Guardian
units provide extended protection during power outages when battery
power has been exhausted, and by combining an air-cooled generator
with battery storage, customers can enjoy the value of clean
energy, along with the reliability of a home standby unit.
"Generac is proud to lead the way in envisioning the future of
energy through a robust offering of market-leading power solutions
that enhance energy resilience and independence," said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and chief executive
officer of Generac. "We continue to grow our portfolio of clean
energy products, expanding the capabilities of solar + battery
storage solutions and giving our dealers and installers a wide
array of options for their customers."
For more information about Generac and its PWRcell and
Guardian line of products and updates, visit
http://www.generac.com
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading energy
technology company that provides advanced power grid software
solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial
applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power
plant platforms and engine- and battery powered tools and
equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable
backup generator and later created the category of automatic
home standby generator - a market in which nearly eight of
ten generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to
sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize
the 21st century electrical grid.
Contact: Tami Kou
Tami.Kou@Generac.com
262-544-4811 Ext. 3950
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