CORRECTING and REPLACING Tabuchi America’s Next Generation Solar-plus-Storage System Debuts with UL 9540 Certification Compliant All-In-One System
New smart inverter and battery package future-proofs residential
solar-plus-energy storage systems through compliance with latest
regulations and independent certification
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release issued July 10, 2017 with the following
corrected version due to multiple revisions.
The corrected release reads:
TABUCHI AMERICA’S NEXT GENERATION SOLAR-PLUS-STORAGE SYSTEM DEBUTS
WITH UL 9540 CERTIFICATION COMPLIANT ALL-IN-ONE SYSTEM
New smart inverter and battery package future-proofs residential
solar-plus-energy storage systems through compliance with latest
regulations and independent certification
Tabuchi
America, the world’s leading residential hybrid solar-plus-storage
manufacturer, announced today the launch of its Next Generation
Eco-Intelligent Battery System (EIBS). The all-in-one system is
compliant with the UL 9540 certification requirements, which provides
third-party validation of safety, reliability, and efficient energy
management for hybrid solar-plus-storage systems. Tabuchi’s
grid-friendly system includes a high efficiency inverter, stackable
batteries and integration with GELI software
for the most adaptable battery storage system on the market.
“As interest in energy storage grows in the residential sector,
attention to safety regulations is more important than ever, not just to
protect the safety of people and property, but also to expedite the
permitting process,” said Harumi McClure, COO and President of Tabuchi
America. “We’re pleased to receive the UL 9540 certification compliance
on our highly-efficient Next Generation EIBS. The system is designed for
adaptability and ease of installation with a direct current (DC) coupled
battery. This maximizes the amount of solar energy utilized by the
system and safely provides solar power to the grid, and to residential
customers during power outages.”
While there are many efforts to develop and apply safety standards for
the rapidly evolving energy storage industry, the UL 9540 certification
compliance is limited to a relatively small number of energy storage
manufacturers. The standard certifies Tabuchi’s Next Generation EIBS as
a home energy storage system that interacts safely with the UL 1741
requirements certified hybrid inverter.
Consumers get more out of their system because both the battery’s
bi-directional converter and the solar inverter are DC-coupled. This
allows the energy generated by the solar panels to directly charge the
batteries without first converting to alternating current (AC) like most
storage systems. This leads to higher system efficiency through one
fewer DC-AC inversion.
The modular stackable battery system is key for customers with larger
homes, as well as those who are looking to utilize the system for backup
power. The increased storage capacity can help customers keep the
critical electrical loads operational longer during a blackout. It also
lowers their energy bills by reducing the amount of electricity
purchased from the grid during peak hours when prices are highest and/or
when utilities levy additional charges. Added surge capability enables
the EIBS system to power motor-driven loads such as water pumps, which
have a higher starting load, allowing greater integration within the
home.
About Tabuchi America
Tabuchi America provides grid-friendly solar-plus-storage systems
optimized for energy management and cost performance. The parent
company, Tabuchi Electric, is the leading solar plus storage inverter
manufacturer in the world and has 92 years of power electronics
experience. For more information, please visit tabuchiamerica.com.
Contacts
Tabuchi America
Kristina Arden-Wen, 408-224-9300
[email protected]
