Canadian Solar Inc. today launched the EP Cube Lite, a new grid-tied energy storage solution, in the North American market at RE+ in Las Vegas, Nevada, expanding the successful EP Cube residential energy storage line. The lower-cost EP Cube Lite makes energy storage accessible to more homeowners. The system can easily be expanded later to a fully featured EP Cube, providing backup power and additional features such as EV charging using the Smart Gateway.
Canadian Solar will host an exclusive EP Cube Lite launch event at 3:30 p.m. on September 12 on the show floor, Booth 2516, where there will be a short presentation and Q&A, followed by food, drinks, and music. The event will also be live streamed on Canadian Solar's Instagram account.
The new EP Cube Lite is a compact and efficient grid-tied energy storage solution. It allows homeowners to lower their electric bills, by shifting use of lower-cost daytime energy to be used in the evening when rates are typically higher. EP Cube Lite is scalable and customizable from 6.6 kWh to 19.9 kWh capacities and compatible with most existing PV systems, allowing homeowners to right-size their energy storage to their needs.
EP Cube Lite features an integrated hybrid inverter with stackable, easy-to-install storage modules. Each component weighs about 70 lbs., which allows one or two team members to complete the installation in about 20 minutes and reduces costs for both installers and homeowners. With a sleek design and aesthetically pleasing features, it matches and integrates beautifully with various home styles.
Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, commented "We are excited to launch EP Cube Lite in North America. This is an important step in offering our customers new approaches to maximize their energy usage efficiency and minimize their electric bills. EP Cube Lite will encourage more people to use clean energy, enhancing their greener lifestyle, and helping create a more sustainable world."
Andy Yin, General Manager of Eternalplanet, an independent energy storage brand under Canadian Solar, commented, "EP Cube Lite gives homeowners a new grid-tied energy storage solution optimized for time-of-use cost saving. The new EP Cube Lite expands the EP Cube product line, giving customers options to manage energy the way they want – for grid stability or time-of-use."
Eternalplanet recently has been shortlisted for the 2023 Energy Storage Awards as "Start-up of the Year" and EP Cube Lite's debut witnesses Canadian Solar and Eternalplanet's commitment to a more eco-friendly future. For more information on EP Cube Lite, please visit www.epcube.com.