As the housing market shifts from a broader electric grid to self-generated energy sources such as solar and storage, energy load management will require additional attention. In this special episode of the Contractor's Corner podcast, we sit down with Magnus Asbo, Senior Director of Technical Marketing for SolarEdge North America, to discuss the importance of intelligent energy management systems and the company's latest offerings in this area. .
Below is an excerpt from Solar Power World's Solar Edge Spotlight podcast, but be sure to listen to the entire episode on your favorite podcast app.
Several factors are driving demand for solar power and storage among homeowners in the United States. Can you talk a bit about what you see in the market today and some of the opportunities for installers and the industry? full?
I think most of us are aware of macro trends that are driving demand for solar energy. But I think they are definitely worth repeating because they have changed over time. Recently, for example, we have seen a lot of uncertainty around the price of fossil fuels. Look at the uncertainty caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and the crisis in Texas when they can't generate electricity to keep the lights on - literally. It makes people feel less safe. We are also seeing an increase in electricity prices. The price of electricity is rising and people know it.
He cited the importance of solar access and residential storage as an integrated ecosystem. What are the things that installers need to consider when working with owners to create this ecosystem?
The ability to eat and produce is essential to self-understanding. However, there are other more practical things to pay attention to. The first is that as systems develop and owners try to increase the load on their systems - for electric cars or switching from gas to cooking - the likelihood that you will need them increases. Major overhaul of air conditioning. We want to reduce the number and frequency of these recycling sessions as much as possible. To do this, we will actually focus on DC-related systems. Why mainly from our point of view, batteries are DC systems, PV is DC source. Electric vehicles are expected to charge and discharge with direct current over time. Considering all of these things as large DC devices, the AC panel is overloaded by placing them to the side of the DC inverter and outside of the main panel.
SolarEdge recently launched SolarEdge Home in North America. Can you tell us more about what it is and how it differs from other solar and storage solutions?
SolarEdge Home is what we're talking about in the overall ecosystem I'm talking about. It's actually a combination of many different components that we've already built that include new features that we're adding now. So, for example, an important part of the SolarEdge home is the home battery. We started shipping last fall. It's coming in large numbers today, and we're now releasing a variety of smart power management tools that let you limit your usage when off-grid and change usage times when online. . Again, the trick here is that these devices talk to each other.
How does SolarEdge Home help installers from the sales process to installation and management?
As mentioned, the installation process is end-to-end. It goes from sales to installation and service, and we look at it with a tiered approach. First: what is the process of selling an owner? And owners really want size and comfort this time around. We want to help them throughout the discussion process. What we've actually seen is the move of PV+ storage from the enthusiast range to the mainstream. Part of the norm is that people want things designed around the comfort of their lifestyle. This includes the ability to perform tasks such as running the air conditioner when there is no electricity. If you live in Texas, this is probably high on your wish list.
This podcast is sponsored by SolarEdge.
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