Battery Equipment
GSE's Battery Guide - Cheat Sheet
Introduction
This guide provides detailed information on the home battery storage options available to our customers, including product specifications, pricing, and installation considerations. It is designed to help our employees understand and communicate the differences between various products and make informed recommendations based on customer needs and system compatibility.
Product Options
Enphase Systems
- Product Line: Enphase 5P
- Compatibility: Only for systems with Enphase inverters
- Options:
- 10kWh Enphase 5P
- Amperage: 32A (16A per 5P unit)
- 15kWh Enphase 5P
- Amperage: 48A
- 20kWh Enphase 5P
- Amperage: 64A
- 25kWh Enphase 5P
- Amperage: 80A
- Features: Doubled amperage compared to previous model (10T), addressing the main limitation.
- Warranty: 15 years (60% capacity retention)
Tesla Powerwall 2
- Capacity and Pricing:
- 13.4kWh Tesla Powerwall 2
- 26.8kWh Tesla Powerwall 2
- Features: Recent price reduction; suitable for both new installations and retrofits.
- Warranty: 10 years (70% capacity retention)
Tesla Powerwall 3
- Notes: DC coupled only, making it less suitable for retrofit applications. Availability expected in Q2 or Q3, but delays are common.
Franklin
- Options:
- 13.6kWh Franklin
- 27.2kWh Franklin
- Considerations: Priced above Tesla, with less brand recognition, but offers a solid option for retrofit projects
Equipment Overview
Installation Considerations
- Vanilla Installations: Assumes proximity of the essential loads panel, ATS, and batteries to the main service panel without the need for an MSP upgrade.
- Site Visits: Necessary to confirm installation assumptions and identify potential additional costs related to equipment distance or other factors.
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Equipment Summary
Conclusion
This guide outlines the primary battery storage solutions we offer, highlighting key differences in pricing, capacity, compatibility, and installation considerations. It is crucial for our team to understand these details to provide the best possible advice and service to our customers.