The aim of the project is to provide guaranteed significant energy savings now and against possible future tariffs. This will be achieved by using high-performance Kyocera solar modules in combination with Stem’s intelligent energy expertise.
Kyocera is the first solar provider to offer Stem’s solutions, which are already available to businesses in California, Hawaii and New York which are seeking to reduce energy costs by going solar. The company is also the only solar module manufacturer to earn the highest rating across all six PV module test categories in GTM Research’s July 2014 PV Module Reliability Scorecard.
“Intelligent energy storage is a natural fit for PV — and our solution integrates seamlessly with Kyocera’s solar technology to bring new value to the commercial market” said Stem CEO John Carrington. “Kyocera’s expertise in providing turnkey solutions through its technology partners presents a great opportunity for Stem as we expand our offering to solar customers.”
Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, added that the Stem platform will optimise customers energy use through real-time data and state-of-the-art energy storage technology. This will in turn offer a greater return in a shorter period and with a longer total lifespan.
Stem provides advanced, behind-the-meter energy storage and predictive analytics which are integrated in order to enable rapid response to spikes in commercial customers electricity demand. This is achieved by drawing on previously stored power to reduce energy costs. These systems can provide additional capacity to utilities during periods of variable solar generation and peak demand and can also predict power usage up to 30 days in advance. The on-site batteries are charged from the utility grid when demand is lowest, saving customers up to 20 percent on their annual electricity bill.
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