September 14, 2023
Canadian Solar Inc. debuted the EP Cube Lite, a brand new grid-tied energy storage resolution, within the North American market at RE+ in Las Vegas.
Representing an growth of the corporate’s profitable EP Cube residential energy storage line, the lower-cost EP Cube Lite makes energy storage accessible to extra owners. The system can simply be expanded later to a completely featured EP Cube, offering backup power and extra options akin to EV charging utilizing the Smart Gateway.
The new EP Cube Lite is a compact and environment friendly grid-tied energy storage resolution. It permits owners to decrease their electrical payments, by shifting use of lower-cost daytime energy for use within the night when charges are usually greater. The product is scalable and customizable from 6.6 kWh to 19.9 kWh capacities and suitable with most current PV techniques, permitting owners to right-size their energy storage to their wants.
“This is an important step in offering our customers new approaches to maximize their energy usage efficiency and minimize their electric bills,” mentioned Dr. Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar. “EP Cube Lite will encourage more people to use clean energy, enhancing their greener lifestyle, and helping create a more sustainable world.”
The system options an built-in hybrid inverter with stackable, easy-to-install storage modules. Each part weighs about 70 lbs., which permits one or two group members to finish the set up in about 20 minutes and reduces prices for each installers and owners. With a glossy design and aesthetically pleasing options, it matches and integrates superbly with numerous home kinds.
“EP Cube Lite gives homeowners a new grid-tied energy storage solution optimized for time-of-use cost saving,” mentioned Andy Yin, GM of Eternalplanet, an unbiased energy storage model beneath Canadian Solar. “The new EP Cube Lite expands the EP Cube product line, giving customers options to manage energy the way they want – for grid stability or time-of-use.”
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