Orison Battery: Plug and Play Home Energy Storage
January 25th, 2016Disclosure: I sell solar power systems in New Zealand.
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Wow! Pretty cool, but, questions, questions…
* How does it know when your solar system is making excess power? Current clamp? Inverter coms? Other?
* How, specifically, does it deal with grid failures (islanding)?
In other news, over in Germany, SMA just teased their new Sunny Boy Storage system that will allow the Tesla Powerwall to be added to any existing solar installation. The full unveiling in on 29 January, with shipments in Germany beginning in March.
With regard to storage, my advice continues to be to keep your credit card in your wallet, pop a big bowl of popcorn and stay tuned.
Via: Kickstarter:
Orison gives you power over energy like never before. Whether you get your energy from the grid, a solar array, or some other source, you can now control when to store it and when to use it. Orison will automatically store energy when utility rates are low, and then use that energy to power your home or business when rates are high. During a power outage, it will automatically power your home or business and make sure none of your stored energy is sent back to the grid. By localizing your energy distribution, you save money and reduce peak demand on the grid.
