The Lux Power AC units are remarkably straightforward battery energy storage systems. They are designed to seamlessly retrofit alongside existing solar power systems, as they do not interfere with the current solar energy setup in any manner. Consequently, there is no impact on existing incentives, such as the FIT payments.

These Luxpower AC units are G98 certified and can accommodate a connection of 1 to 8 batteries, boasting a max charge capacity of 70A DC, which translates to approximately 3500W of electricity. To achieve this maximum rate, sufficient batteries must be integrated into the storage systems.

Furthermore, while the Lux AC units are ideally compatible with existing solar power systems, they have been designed to function independently of solar energy. This feature significantly broadens their application, catering to a burgeoning market for domestic battery energy storage systems in scenarios where solar PV installations may not be suitable. This is a game-changer for renewable energy sources, as evidenced by our diverse customer base, which includes residents living in multi-story apartment blocks.

These battery energy storage systems not only serve as a reliable backup power solution during a power outage but also play a pivotal role in managing energy consumption. By storing solar energy when production exceeds electricity demand, these systems can later dispense this clean energy when needed, thereby effectively reducing energy costs and electricity bills.

In addition, the Lux AC units contribute to a global transition towards renewable and clean energy sources. By optimizing energy usage from solar power and minimizing reliance on grid electricity, these storage systems substantially reduce carbon emissions and the overall carbon footprint of households, ultimately making a positive impact on energy production and our environment.

The entire Luxpower collection features sophisticated automatic charging and discharging programming, enabling customers to take advantage of charging during low-cost electricity periods. Specialized programs have been designed to facilitate effortless charging with Octopus Agile and various other Octopus Energy plans.

The AC units are available in two distinct versions. The standard ACS model allows for maximum charge and discharge rates of up to 3500W (16 amps), representing a leading-edge power capacity for battery interactions in the market. Recognizing the desire for future system expansion among customers, Luxpower introduced an innovative variant of the standard AC unit. This updated model, dubbed the Squirrel Pod (reflecting its storage-focused nature like a squirrel), was developed to offer customers the option to extend their system as needed in the future.

The Lux Power Squirrel Pod represents an advanced evolution of standard Lux Power AC units. This advanced design incorporates additional hardware, allowing for the potential to link a second, third, or up to ten Squirrel Pod controllers together, either now or in the future. Each Squirrel Pod requires its own set of batteries and can be connected either individually or through a shared connection to the customer’s fuse board.

These units operate in parallel, meaning that only the Primary controller is equipped with CT clamps. The remaining units are configured in a Subordinate working mode, wherein they follow the directives of the Primary unit, which controls all operations and instructs the other units when to charge or discharge their batteries.

Both the standard AC units and the Squirrel Pod units are registered on the ENA Register and hold G100 certification.

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The Lux monitoring can be accessed through a downloadable app on your phone or via a web portal. The app is excellent, providing you with an overview of your system’s status while you are on the move. For more detailed information and data analysis, however, the web portal is the optimal tool. To view a live demo of the Lux Power Web Portal, click here: Lux Power Web Portal.

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Retrofitting an existing on-grid solar system to a solar energy storage hybrid system is made simple by installing an LXP AC series inverter, which is coupled on the AC side with a battery pack.

In the Self-Use mode, the AC-coupled inverter monitors the power generated by the on-grid inverter. This power is prioritized for use by local loads. Any remaining power is directed to be stored in the battery through the AC-coupled inverter. If there is still excess power beyond that, it is fed back into the electrical grid. This mode is set as the default, as it promotes higher self-consumption of generated electricity and substantially reduces energy bills.