“Living in ‘Hurricane Alley’ definitely factored heavily in our decision to install battery backup with our existing solar system,” Simon explains. They chose to retrofit their solar array with a fully integrated SimpliPhi AccESS energy storage system, which comes with three safe, 10,000 cycle or 10 year warrantied PHI 3.5 batteries, for a total of 10.5 kWh, together with a Schneier Conext XW+ 6848 NA inverter. “We chose the SimpliPhi AccESS because there’s no risk of thermal runaway, no conflict mining [for the battery’s earth minerals], and because the cabinet is NEMA 3R outdoor rated, allowing for full sun outdoor placement,” says Simon. All equipment was purchased from UMA Solar & installed by Cutler Bay Solar.
This robust energy storage system powers eight circuits consisting of the following: a mini-split air conditioner, a variable speed pool pump, a refrigerator, a driveway gate, master bedroom lights and outlets, master bathroom lights and outlets, kitchen lights, a washing machine, a television, and WiFi.