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Introduction Why choose Victron Energy for your Energy Storage system Application example: Tiny House Application example: Smartflower Which system to choose Monitoring Tools Accessories Technical information About Victron Energy

Self-consumption or grid independence The primary goal of a self-consumption system is to optimise the use of solar and/or wind power. The major obstacle in such a system is that power generation times do not match with the actual times of power use. This results in a system being forced to import energy from the grid and export it when there is a surplus. Self-consumption versus off-grid systems There are some major considerations which should be taken into account when comparing an off-grid system with a selfconsumption system. An off-grid system is a system that is not (or mostly not)...

Energy. Anytime. Anywhere.

Why choose Victron Energy for your Energy Storage system A wide range of inverter/charger sizes and configurations Our inverter/charger models range from a small 500VA unit all the way up to a 15kVA unit. Multiple units can be connected in parallel and/or 3-phase configuration. Thus it is possible to create systems ranging in power size from a small single phase system up to an impressive 180kVA 3-phase system. Unrivalled experience with battery storage systems Victron Energy was founded in 1973, back then we started with providing inverters and chargers for the marine industry. This...

Energy. Anytime. Anywhere, UPS no-break output, operate without any disruption Our inverter/charger takes over supplying power to the connected loads in the event of a grid or generator failure. This happens so fast (less than 20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without any disruption. Wide range of compatible battery technologies We sell our own brand of lead acid and lithium batteries. Also, our programmable inverter/chargers work with a wide range of battery technologies, see the logos below. Battery technologies we work with: victron...

Application example: Tiny House Tiny House This is an application example of a Tiny House. Tiny Houses are very small homes that enable simple living in a smaller, more efficient space. They are usually made of wood, being creatively designed to maximise the utility of a small living space. The principal reasons for living in a Tiny House are to live sustainably in a financially and environmentally conscious way, whilst at the same time enjoying the resulting freedom. The Tiny House in the photograph belongs to Marjolein Jonker. She lives in The Netherlands and has built her own Tiny House,...

Energy. Anytime. Anywhere. Application example: Smartflower Smartflower POP+ This is an application example of the Smartflower. The Smartflower POP+ can not only turn the sun's energy into electricity very efficiently; it can store it in sufficient quantities too. Enjoy the energy of the sun. Around the clock, almost independently of the grid Completely integrated in an innovative all-in-one solar system that works on a plug-and-play principle like any normal household appliance. The intelligent tracking function of the PV modules ensures that the system makes the most efficient use of the...

ILUE POWER victron energyWhich system to choose There is a solution for every situation, from simple to more complex solutions. We have different options available: PV in parallel, AC-Coupled PV, DC-Coupled PV or a combination of all these options. Option 1: PV in parallel Most practical solution to add battery storage to an existing grid connected PV system. public GRID Critical Loads Option 2: AC-Coupled PV Loads public GRID Critical Loads

Energy. Anytime. Anywhere. Option 3: DC-Coupled PV The size of the PV array and the PV inverter is not limited by the maximum nominal power of the inverter/charger.

Monitoring The major considerations for installing a self-consumption system are often financially and/or morally driven. For both, the goal is to minimise the import of grid energy and to optimise the consumption of self-generated power. Modern inverter and battery monitoring technology helps to achieve this, by detecting how much energy to store and how and when to best use it. Besides this there is another important factor to consider. This factor is the energy behaviour of the end-user themselves. This can differ between households and it is heavily dependent on circumstances, which can...

Victron Energy self-consumption systems can offer the best of both worlds By using a Color Control GX, with its easy to use display, a clear system overview will show all the details needed to make crucial decisions as to which loads to use or to delay. Behind the overview screens other advanced information can be found - enough to satisfy even the most data-hungry users. Venus GX The Venus GX provides the same functionality as the Color Control GX, with a few extras: - lower cost, mainly because it has no display or buttons - 3 tank sender inputs - 2 temperature inputs VRM Online...

victron energy BLUE POWER Tools There are a lot of tools available that make it easy to work with Victron Energy products, for both Victron installers as Victron distributors. Whether you would like to configure and read out your Victron products with VictronConnect using your smartphone, tablet or computer or you want to show or share your VRM site. Instruction videos on Victron youtube channel On our youtube channel you can watch Victron Energy instruction videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/VictronEnergyBV ESS Webinar There is a webinar about ESS available on our youtube channel, in the...

Energy. Anytime. Anywhere. Accessories Our systems are comprised of various components. Some of which are specifically designed for specific markets. Other Victron components are applicable for a wide range of applications. You are able to find the specifications and other detailed information about these components in the ‘Technical Information’ section. Battery Monitor Key tasks of the Victron Battery Monitor are measuring charge and discharge currents as well as calculating the state-of-charge and time-to-go of a battery. An alarm is sent when certain limits are exceeded (such as an...