ABB launches new solar energy storage solution REACT2

ABB has launched its new solar energy storage solution, REACT 2, with a capacity of 12kWh, increasing a household’s electricity self-sufficiency.

ABB's new REACT 2 inverter and energy storage solution includes a long-life high-voltage lithium-ion battery. The modular solution can meet the needs of any household, from 4 kWh to 12 kWh, and significantly reduce electricity bills by achieving up to 90% energy self-sufficiency.

The inclusion of a high-voltage battery (200V) provides greater reliability and a 10% improvement in system efficiency compared to lower-voltage alternatives (48V).

Tarak Mehta, President of ABB’s Electrification Products division, said: “We know that consumers want to harness energy and store it until they need it. The growth of self-consumption is one of the most exciting trends in renewable energy, driving the need for integrated and efficient battery storage.”

“We’ve implemented a new high-voltage solution that not only saves up to 90 percent of energy, but also allows us to grow as consumer demands change.”

One of the strengths of the REACT 2 is its modular design, which allows it to be easily expanded from four to eight 12kWh storage capacities to meet the changing needs of any household, and offers double the maximum storage capacity of the first REACT model.

“REACT 2 has been designed with this future-proof thinking in mind, making it an ideal choice for energy-efficient solar energy storage,” said Mehta. “Additionally, the ability to install REACT 2 on both the AC and DC sides simultaneously provides a perfect solution for new systems or retrofits of existing PV systems.”

REACT 2 also offers complete installation flexibility thanks to the different configurations available. Installation can be carried out quickly and easily using a simple "plug and play" connection and the installer's app.

As demand for smart energy solutions continues to grow, REACT 2 leverages ABB’s industry-leading portfolio of cloud-based digital solutions to provide residential customers with comprehensive control over their solar electricity usage.

With the combination of REACT 2 and ABB-free@home, homeowners can make full use of the electricity generated by their photovoltaic system and avoid peak power consumption by spreading the power load and keeping power consumption within the adopted energy range.

REACT 2 transmits information about solar power, household electricity consumption and battery status via a wireless network to the ABB-free@home system access point, which can then control other ABB-free home devices, including heating, lighting and music. It can even be used to power electric vehicle charging solutions, such as the new ABB AC wallbox, and activate new smart functions based on the energy information.

For areas with unreliable power supply, REACT 2 also provides a backup function to ensure power supply during power outages.

(Original source: Clean Technology Business Review)