I just ran into this ‘plug and play’ battery being developed by Orison:
I’ve seen some posts on the Forum about whether these batteries can be used to provide backup power or not, but that is not my focus (nor is the question of whether the Orison battery is vaporware or not).
Forger about backup power and just focus on absorbing excess solar energy during the day by charging a battery like this and then using that battery power at night to offset consumption.
This Orison battery claims that it can do that but also claims:
’Installable indoors without utility approvals, construction or electrical permits. Ships to your door, install monitor, mount panel, then simply plug it in.’
It is clear to me what they are aiming for (and I believe it is a good idea), but my question is whether a battery-based power generator can be connected to an home outlet without needing a permit?
Anyone can plug a battery charger into any outlet without needing any permit or permission, but even if grid-tied and designed for zero-export, doesn’t any generator connected to the grid require a permit and review at least by the AHJ if not the utility?
I understand that it is always easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission, but I am specifically asking whether the company’s representation that even if you are a stickler for following the rules, their battery can be installed ‘without electrical permits’ can be accurate?
I’m guessing Orisin may be selling something they can’t actually deliver (in terms of the no-permit-needed plug-and-play capability) but would appreciate opinions from those more versed in the electrical code and the ‘rules’.
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I’ve seen some posts on the Forum about whether these batteries can be used to provide backup power or not, but that is not my focus (nor is the question of whether the Orison battery is vaporware or not).
Forger about backup power and just focus on absorbing excess solar energy during the day by charging a battery like this and then using that battery power at night to offset consumption.
This Orison battery claims that it can do that but also claims:
’Installable indoors without utility approvals, construction or electrical permits. Ships to your door, install monitor, mount panel, then simply plug it in.’
It is clear to me what they are aiming for (and I believe it is a good idea), but my question is whether a battery-based power generator can be connected to an home outlet without needing a permit?
Anyone can plug a battery charger into any outlet without needing any permit or permission, but even if grid-tied and designed for zero-export, doesn’t any generator connected to the grid require a permit and review at least by the AHJ if not the utility?
I understand that it is always easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission, but I am specifically asking whether the company’s representation that even if you are a stickler for following the rules, their battery can be installed ‘without electrical permits’ can be accurate?
I’m guessing Orisin may be selling something they can’t actually deliver (in terms of the no-permit-needed plug-and-play capability) but would appreciate opinions from those more versed in the electrical code and the ‘rules’.