18 kWh EverVolt: Panasonic's Home Battery Upgrade
- Panasonic's latest EverVolt Home Battery System offers 18 kWh of LFP battery capacity and up to 30 kW of power with the SmartBox energy management system. Easily integrate with solar systems and generators and switch to battery backup with the SmartBox in case of a power outage. Available Fall 2023.
Panasonic has announced an upgrade to its EverVolt Home Battery System, increasing its lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery capacity from 12 kWh to 18 kWh. The company also introduced the new EverVolt SmartBox, a home energy management device for up to four stacked EverVolt batteries, providing a maximum of 30 kW of power and 72 kWh of energy. The EverVolt system is designed to easily integrate with existing or new solar systems, featuring 15.2 kW of solar modules and 7.6 kW of continuous backup power. It has multiple operating modes, black-start functionality and compatibility with generators. The SmartBox energy management system enables homeowners to control up to six loads and switch to battery backup in the event of a power outage or grid failure. The EverVolt Home Battery System and SmartBox will be available in Fall 2023.
How Can EverVolt Home Batteries Improve Solar Systems?
- The EverVolt Home Battery System provides up to 30 kW of power and 72 kWh of energy, making it suitable for large homes.
- The system is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing or new solar systems, featuring 15.2 kW of solar module power and 7.6 kW of continuous backup power.
- In the event of a power outage or grid failure, the EverVolt system can switch to battery backup, providing homeowners with reliable power.
- The system also includes a SmartBox energy management system, which allows users to control up to six loads and monitor their energy consumption in real time.
- The EverVolt Home Battery System is equipped with black-start functionality, meaning it can start up without grid power, and is compatible with generators.
- By integrating the EverVolt Home Battery System into their solar systems, homeowners can benefit from increased energy storage, improved backup capabilities, and more control over their energy consumption.