APElectric is now offering the Generac PWRcell, a system that stores solar energy in its own batteries and seamlessly continues to power your home if your electric utility experiences a blackout. The system is efficient and a cost saver because it gathers and distributes energy at your home. Thus minimizing the payment of rising electric utility costs.

In the last 10 years, power rates have risen 14 percent and power outages are no longer just a nuisance, it has become a major issue. Between 2008 and 2017, the reliability of the U.S. power grid to supply power to the residents of the country was erratic at best.

Power Outages By Year

(Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration and Eaton Blackout Tracker)

Moreover, the APElectric blog has kept you up with power outages in the United States since 2018. It is obvious that today’s power grid cannot resist the affects of severe weather caused by global warming. The PWRcell makes relegates the issue to the past.

The system gathers and stores solar energy from solar panels placed on the roof of your home. The energy is then stored in batteries, which release it as needed. Since PWRcell is a self-sustained system, it can provide power to your home even when there is a blackout. It is environmental friendly and can be installed either inside or outside the home.

The savings over time will more than pay for the cost of the system.

According to studies, a typical electric utility bill without solar and storage capability is $350 a month. An electric utility bill that includes solar and storage and monthly equipment finance payments is $191 a month. That comes out to a monthly savings of $159.

The PWRcell system includes an inverter, a battery storage cabinet and three Lithium Ion Batteries. The system can be mated to most solar panels now available on the market.

Moreover, APElectric is offering accessories that will expand the capability of the system. You can choose to include from 3 up to 6 battery modules.

The system also includes an automatic transfer switch that manages the electrical load. In fact, one transfer switch can manage up to four individual HVAC loads. There is also Smart Management Modules that assure backup power capability and capacity. It prevents system overload and permits the lockout of select connected loads for power usage management during utility blackouts. The system is covered by a 10-year limited warranty

If you wish, you can also purchase the PWRview app, which allows you to monitor and manage the PWRcell system from a Smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, or a desktop computer.

The app allows you to monitor energy use in real-time. It also allows you to access daily energy information including consumption, solar generation, and battery usage. It can also estimate your bill and how much the system has saved you per month.

Visit the APElectric website or call the company at (847) 516-9992 for more information.