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Efficient and safe integration of PV and energy storage for building owners

Enabling the energy transition with energy storage

Adopting local renewable energy production is crucial for reducing our impact on global CO2 levels but building owners can benefit from the investment too. Once installed, using energy from solar panels to power a building is cost free but is typically only able to cover 30% of a building’s energy needs if used without energy storage. Coupling solar and energy storage will enhance self-consumption, and depending on the combination chosen, building owners can maximise different benefits.

How to choose the right battery system

Energy storage selection guide – for home and building owners

Keep your energy transition simple with the appropriate preparation. Reflecting on your goals for the investment, versus the current and future energy consumption of the building will help to size your energy storage and complement your solar panels.

Our quick guide breaks down this plus the other essential considerations for selecting the right energy storage system, including grid phase configuration, inverter requirements, battery safety, maintenance and monitoring, and practical tips to ensure a successful installation.

  • Success Stories

    Discover our successful energy storage projects enabling the energy transition in the built environment.

Financing the energy transition

Eaton provides tailored finance solutions to help businesses accelerate their energy transition plans whilst preserving cashflow. In an era of elevated energy costs and related risks, smart businesses are looking for ways to ensure business continuity and at the same time, use the opportunity to invest in green, low carbon technology.
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Buildings as a Grid

See how our approach to the energy transition can help you reduce energy costs, boost resilience and support a low-carbon future.

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European regulatory policy

Read more about regulations and policies that affect Buildings.
 

Check out our featured products below:

xStorage Hybrid
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xStorage Hybrid
Capture surplus renewable energy, store it efficiently, and release it when demand for energy is high  or production of renewable energy is low.
xComfort IKA Solar
IKA Solar
Protect the PV panels and PV inverter from overvoltages with our ready-to-connect system solution to prevent costly surge damage and failures.
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SPPVR Surge Protection
Ensure that your system will not be damaged by an overvoltage event on the direct current (DC) side of your PV application.