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What’s a Victron ESS?

A Victron Energy Storage System (ESS) is a specific type of hybrid power system that integrates a power grid connection (Eskom) with a Victron Inverter, a solar charge controller (or grid-tied inverter) and battery system. The system is then managed by a monitoring & control device, like the Victron Colour Control GX. The system stores solar energy into your battery during the day, for use later on when the sun stops shining.

Inverter/Charger

This is the heart of your system. An Inverter/Charger performs the conversion of battery DC power into traditional AC power. The built-in charger allows you to charge the battery after it has been depleted. The size of the inverter needs to be determined, for all intents and purposes, by the amount of load (electrical appliances) that you would like to support during a power failure.

Victron MultiPlus II Inverter/Charger

Available in 3kVA and 5kVA sizes.

The MultiPlus, as the name suggests, is a combined inverter and charger in one elegant package. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology, plus multiple system integration features. The MultiPlus II has built-in anti-islanding and an increasingly long list of country approvals.

Victron Quattro Inverter/Charger

Available in 5kVA / 8kVA / 10kVA & 15kVA.

Similar to the MultiPlus, the Quattro is also a combined inverter and charger. Additionally it can accept two AC inputs and automatically connect to the active source. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology plus multiple system integration features such as three or split phase operation and parallel operation.

Battery

Energy Storage is a key component in any hybrid power system. Batteries allow energy to be stored, which can later be used by the inverter to supply loads (electrical appliances) during a power failure. Batteries can also be used to store excess solar power, which can then be discharged at night to further reduce your electricity bill.

Revov 2nd LiFe 10.2kWh Lithium Battery

You may be asking how batteries go through this transition from an initial mobile work assignment to their longer-term stationary application. We’ll describe it to you.

We start with perfectly performing batteries that have completed the phase of their lives dedicated to powering their EVs and are ready to start the “grownup years”, their 2nd life.

 The system offers unrivalled value in terms of life cycle cost and capital outlay, with class leading energy density, life time, cycle life and high temperature performance.

 

Warranty: 10 Years

Solar Charge Controller

A solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. This energy can be used by the inverter to supply loads (electrical appliances). This type of solar configuration is called DC-Coupled Solar.

Victron BlueSolar MPPT Charge Controller

Using the latest, fastest technology, BlueSolar maximises solar energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. BlueSolar maintains battery health, extending its life.

Available in the following sizes:

35A ; 45A ; 60A ; 70A ; 85A : 100A

Victron SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controller

Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises solar energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life. SmartSolar comes with bluetooth connectivity built-in, allowing for easy setup and monitoring of the device.

Available in the following sizes:

45A ; 60A ; 70A ; 85A : 100A

 

Grid-Tied Inverter

A grid-tied inverter converts solar DC power into conventional AC power. The AC power generated by the grid-tied inverter can then be used to supply loads (electrical appliances). This type of solar configuration is called AC-Coupled Solar. Grid-Tied inverters are preferred over Solar Charge Controllers in applications that involve a large number of solar panels (>5kWp) due to convenient and efficient string configurations.

Fronius Primo

The communicative inverter for optimised energy management.

With power categories ranging from 3.0 to 8.2 kW, the Fronius Primo perfectly complements the SnapINverter generation. This single-phase, transformerless device is the ideal inverter for private households. Victron-Fronius integration allows for a seamless installation of harmoniously synchronised equipment.

Zero Feed-in functionality is supported in Victron ESS solutions. 

Fronius Symo

Maximum flexibility for the applications of tomorrow.

 

With power categories ranging from 3.0 to 20.0 kW, the transformerless Fronius Symo is the three-phase inverter for every system size. Owing to the SuperFlex Design, the Fronius Symo is the perfect answer to irregularly shaped or different roof orientations.

Zero Feed-in functionality is supported in Victron ESS solutions. 

Fronius Eco

 

The compact project inverter for maximum yields.

 

The three-phase Fronius Eco in power categories 25.0 and 27.0 kW perfectly meets all the requirements of large-scale installations. Thanks to its light weight and SnapINverter mounting system, this transformerless device can be installed quickly and easily either indoors or outdoors. This inverter series sets new standards with its IP 66 protection class.

Zero Feed-in functionality is supported in Victron ESS solutions.

Solar Panels

Solar Panels harvest energy from the sun and allow you to use or store that energy. Solar panels come in a range of different sizes, power ratings and cell technologies. These factors will need to be taken into account when determining the right solar panel for your application.

Canadian Solar HiKu

Available in: 395Wp – 415Wp

With proprietary poly wafer and cell technologies Canadian Solar have developed an extraordinary module. HiKu is the first poly module exceeding 400 W and thus reaches one of the highest poly module power outputs in the solar industry. Combining the best technology and design, it also reduces LCOE and installation costs

Dimensions (H x W x D): 2108mm x 1048mm x 40mm

10-year product warranty

25-year linear power output warranty

JA Solar 72-Cell Poly Module

Available in: 325Wp – 345Wp

This time-tested legacy module series has been proven to be one of the powerful and most reliable products offered by JA Solar and the most popular choice by PV system installers and customers around world.

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1979mm x 996mm x 40mm

12-year product warranty

25-year linear power output warranty

JA Solar 60-Cell Poly Module

Available in: 270Wp – 290Wp

This time-tested legacy module series has been proven to be one of the powerful and most reliable products offered by JA Solar and the most popular choice by PV system installers and customers around the world.

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1657mm x 996mm x 35mm

12-year product warranty

25-year linear power output warranty

Monitoring & Accessories

Victron Colour Control GX

 

The Color Control GX is the communication-centre of your installation. It offers at-a-glance live information, and lets you control all products connected to it. Full system control is gained – almost anywhere in the world – by accessing your Color Control GX using the free-to-use Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM).

The Color Control GX manages Energy Storage Systems. It can keep back-up batteries at 100% ; kicks-in during power-cuts; and diverts excess (solar) power to self-consumption – saving you money.

Victron BMV

 

The BMV is a high precision battery monitor. The essential function of a battery monitor is to calculate ampere hours consumed and the state of charge of a battery. Ampere hours consumed are calculated by integrating the current flowing in or out of the battery.

Energy Meters

 

The ET112 (for single phase max. 100A) and the ET340 (for three phase max. 65A) Energy Meters are typically used in an Energy Storage System (ESS).

The functions of the Energy Meter:

1) To measure the power and energy of the whole application at the distribution box.

2) To display the data on the Color Control GX and the VRM Portal.

3) To provide export power limitation (EPL) where necessary. 

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