Solar PV Cell Expert Invests in Energy Storage Independence
PROJECT NAME
Solar PV Cell Expert Invests in Energy Storage Independence
SYSTEM TYPE / APPLICATION
Grid Storage – Autonomy (Import Only) System
LOCATION
Adelaide Hills (Peramangk Country), SA
INSTALLED
January, 2014
KEY BRANDS
SMA, LG, Sonnenschein
PROJECT DETAIL
Objective:
Customer was seeking a level of energy independence for their home, while freeing up an existing solar system to export more back to the grid
Load Analysis:
11.7-14.1kWh average daily winter/summer demand; 7.7kW design surge
Site Considerations:
Storage system to be installed under staircase inside home
System Design:
- OEA Grid Autonomy 80-48 (Import Only) System – 8kW 1-phase output
- OEA Adapt mount + storage cabinet
- 15kWh sealed gel battery storage
- 4kW Monocrystalline solar array on optimised north roof
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