Generac is a big name in home generators, but it’s also offered a home battery for years. Now it’s launching the second generation of that home battery with a more powerful output. The current model of the Generac PWRcell features a modular cabinet-like design where smaller battery modules are slotted into a cabinet and add up energy storage capacity. The new model announced at this year’s RE+ trade show in Anaheim, California, is the PWRcell 2. The new battery system keeps its modular design, with capacity offerings from 9-18 kilowatt-hours per battery cabinet. You’re also getting a much needed power boost, with 5.1 to 10.3 kilowatts of output, depending on how many modules are in the battery cabinet.
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This system is designed to be modular and scalable. The modularity allows for easy installation and maintenance, while the scalability allows for expansion as your energy needs grow. The PWRcell 2 battery cabinet is designed to be safe and reliable. It features a built-in fire suppression system and a robust design that can withstand extreme weather conditions. The PWRcell 2 battery cabinet is also designed to be cost-effective.
The PWRCell MAX is designed to be a modular system, allowing for easy expansion and customization. This modularity is a key differentiator from traditional battery storage systems. The PWRCell MAX is also designed to be more efficient than traditional battery storage systems. This efficiency is achieved through a combination of factors, including the use of advanced battery technology and a more streamlined design.
Generac says PWRcell 2 will be available by the end of 2024. PWRcell MAX is expected to launch sometime in 2025. What are the benefits of home batteries? The biggest benefit home batteries provide is peace of mind during a power outage. Home batteries function as an electric alternative to gas-powered backup generators. The battery stores electricity (either charged from the grid or solar panels) and deploys it to certain parts of your home in the event of an outage. You can also use home batteries to help you avoid expensive time-of-use rates. Certain utilities charge higher rates during specific hours of the day when the demand for electricity is high, which is typically in the early morning and evening hours. By using stored energy from your battery when time of use rates are in effect, you can avoid buying expensive electricity from the grid during those hours. You can recharge your battery via grid power when rates go back to normal.
If you have solar panels, a home battery can also help make sure none of your solar energy goes to waste by storing any excess solar energy your panels generate in a battery. This can be particularly useful in places with lower net metering rates, where you aren’t being compensated as much for your solar energy when you sell it to the utility.
