− Latest iteration in Q CELLS’ storage product range is a modular system that can be scaled from 4 kWh to 20 kWh − Q.HOME MANAGER enables homeowners and small businesses to better monitor their energy usage − Hanwha Q CELLS Head of Sales EU, Maengyoon Kim remarked: “The Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G2 energy storage system further cements Hanwha Q CELLS’ position as a full solutions provider of quality products for Germany’s competitive solar and storage market.”
[Berlin, Germany, November 21, 2018] Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (“Hanwha Q CELLS” or “The Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, has today announced the launch of its new scalable and modular energy storage system – the Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G2 – in Germany.
The Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G2 is a bundled product that comprises a scalable energy storage system (ESS) complete with hybrid (HYB) inverter, integrated with the Q.HOME MANAGER, the energy management control platform.
This new storage solution has been developed to help homeowners and small businesses make cost-saving decisions on their energy use patterns while take firmer control of how and when they store and consume their solar energy.
This latest iteration – which complements Q CELLS´ existing All-In-One solution, the Q.HOME+ ESS-G1 inverter, battery and management system – is initially sized at 4.0 kWh and can be scaled up to a maximum of 20 kWh capacity, at increments of 4 kWh each time. Such modularity makes the Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G2 an ideal solution for end-consumers that may wish to start small with their storage, and scale upwards as and when required.
A smarter way to store and consume
By integrating a hybrid bi-directional inverter into the system, the Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G2 battery can rapidly and efficiently adapt to the customer’s consumption needs.
Installation of the Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G2 system is quick and simple, and its plug-and-play functionality means that consumers can begin enjoying the benefits of their energy independence immediately. The lithium-ion battery cells – supplied by Samsung SDI – and the single phase inverter – produced by Hansol Technics – are backed by a 10-year system and performance warranty for consumer peace-of-mind.
Supporting Germany’s storage revolution
Ever since paving the way for the world to adopt solar energy, Germany has since switched its sights to the next big hurdle on PV’s path – reliable and affordable battery storage. In August, Germany reached the major milestone of 100,000 storage systems installed nationwide, with the German Solar Trade Association (BSW) forecasting that this figure is set to double in the next two years.
While a large portion of Germany’s storage capacity is currently front-of-the-meter large-scale centralized storage units, a rapidly growing segment is the behind-the-meter market, which includes home storage solutions and smaller systems installed at small businesses up and down the country.
