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CREDIT SHELTER DYNAMICS/ALIGN 3D A Cutting-Edge Renewable
Energy System
All-weather radial. The Arc House’s automatic load control keeps
power flowing at an optimal rate no matter what it’s like outside. THE ARC HOUSE’S renewable energy
system demonstrates the next step in
as possible. In The Arc House, the technology from SMA America residential renewable energy: combining
ensures that the energy generated from the PV array is used in the an efficient solar PV array with the ability
most efficient way. The system can “decide” whether to send excess to store solar energy generated during
solar-generated energy to the electricity grid or to the battery, based the day, and to manage that energy to
on energy production and use predictions. These, in turn, are based benefit the home’s occupants and the
on weather forecasts and past usage data. The system can also work electricity grid.
with connected appliances, timing their use and ensuring that they ¦¦ 2.6-kW solar PV array. The Eagle Black modules from JinkoSolar
draw on solar power, not the electricity grid, during times of high
demand. are among the most efficient on the market.
¦¦ Optimizers. SMA’s module-level power electronics ensure
Automatic load control ensures the most efficient use of solar
power and optimizes energy use so that the home doesn’t draw that modules affected by shading still perform optimally. With
from the grid when rates are high. This eases the burden on the module-integrated and retrofit options, this solution allows for a
grid and reduces demand charges in regions where utilities employ unique selective deployment strategy that cuts cost and speeds
a tiered structure. installation.
¦¦ Sunny Boy Storage battery inverter. Ideally suited for integration
The SMA Smart Home allows occupants to better manage their with leading high-voltage battery manufacturers, this inverter
energy. Through the Sunny Portal app, residents can access detailed combines the flexibility of the AC coupling with the advantages
information about their home’s energy use, the energy generated of high-voltage technology, enabling a significant reduction in
from the solar array and battery storage levels. The technology also system and installation costs.
provides recommended actions, so occupants can make deliberate ¦¦ Sunny Boy PV inverter. Unique to SMA, the Sunny Boy US series
decisions that optimize energy use. GB of inverters come with secure power supply as a standard feature,
offering 2,000 watts of opportunity power when the grid goes
down.
¦¦ High-voltage battery. This component allows energy generated
by the solar PV array to be stored for use after the sun goes down.
The Sunny Boy Storage inverter is compatible with several leading
high-voltage battery manufacturers.

CREDIT: SMA AMERICA Smart + Solar Features

Power play. Elements of the SMA Smart Home include an app that ¦¦ Solar PV and integrated battery storage system
provides information about energy used, energy generated and ¦¦ Smart thermostat and responsive HVAC
remaining battery power. ¦¦ Energy management system
¦¦ Interactive lighting
38 GREEN BUILDER January/February 2017 ¦¦ Smartphone-enabled security
¦¦ Weather integration

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