eco

Learn how to create a cleaner, healthier home with eco.

What are the size options for eco and is solar required?

The eco home battery solution is scalable from 10 kWh - 20 kWh in 2.5 kWh increments to provide maximum flexibility to help you power more than just the basics. The eco system can be installed with new solar or added to an existing home solar system, however solar is not required to install a sonnen eco. The eco system can also be recharged using a generator or excess low-cost energy from the grid and stored for use during peak times to power your home. Please consult with your a sonnen certified integrator or installer to size and design the system that is right for your home.

What type of applications can eco be used for?

•  - Access stored clean energy 24/7. Pair with solar to store your own clean, abundant energy to reduce reliance on the grid and lower your CO2 emissions.
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• - Power and protect more of your home during outages. Keep your solar up and running while the grid is down, especially during long outages, to recharge your battery and back up more of your home essentials (like the lights, fridge, home network, washer/dryer, microwave).
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• - Reduce your reliance on the grid. Potentially lower your electric bills by using stored energy to help power your home when utility rates are high with smart preferences you can set and forget.
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• - Control your energy anytime, anywhere – With my sonnen App and customer dashboard you have access to optimize your battery settings for backup, peak periods, and solar usage and monitor your energy on demand.
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• - Contribute to a more resilient grid. Enroll your eco battery in local utility programs to share your clean power, earn cash back, and reduce emissions.

Can eco be a part of incentive programs?

Yes. The eco is eligible to qualify for financial incentive programs, such as the Federal Incentive Tax Credit.  For 2021 residential solar installations or home battery additions, you can deduct up to 26% of the cost from your federal income taxes. Additionally, eco may qualify for state/local incentives and enrollment in local utility programs, where available, for sharing clean power, earning cash back, and reducing local CO2 emissions. Please consult with your tax expert and local program requirements to confirm eligibility. Learn more about incentives and programs in your area.

What makes sonnen batteries safer than others?

All sonnen products, including the eco, use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries because of their stability, durability, performance, and environmental friendliness. As part of the lithium-ion family they are rechargeable, but unlike other lithium batteries LFP is specifically designed for stationary energy storage and offers a safe, long-lasting technology that outlives EV batteries, like nickel manganese cobalt (NMC).  Additionally, LFP batteries are 100% cobalt-free and therefore 100% recyclable at any R2 recycling facility.  sonnen has a recycling program at their InnovationHub headquarters outside of Atlanta and environmental sustainability is a critical part of our focus.