EP Cube

[dcg9381]

EP Cube Energy Storage System - All-In-One Solar Backup Power

Signature Solar provides solar panels, off-grid solar systems, grid-tie, and hybrid systems. Quality solar inverters, bifacial solar panels, complete solar kits, solar batteries. Featuring brands such as EG4 Electronics with their solar battery, LifePower4 and EG4 LLifePower4 and EG4 LL

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It's pretty. Warranty (assuming you follow terms, is 4 years).

Definitely a little more pricey than what you can build in terms of capacity with EG4, $22.8k for 15KW output, 20 kwh.

Video training (required) - not unique to other products.

I didn't did to hard on idle draw.

Anyone know if there is DIRECT product support? IE, not through the vendor?


I need to do a project this summer where we're setting up a cottage to EV charge "largely" from PV (we have grid). That'll require a set of batteries, probably 15-30 kWh. I can make it work with EG-4 stuff, buy my overall concern with EG-4 inverters is 240 watt idle draw in winter (2 inverters).

 

[ImAnIdiotPleaseBePatient]

I would honestly price it out with victron gear (Quattros) and cheaper 48v batteries. It will likely be just as, if not more reliable, and you might save a little money. I believe this kind of system is more geared toward grid-tie with battery backup, with everything "to code". I'm not saying it won't work for you, but I believe you would be paying a premium without much benefit to yourself.

 

[dcg9381]

I would honestly price it out with victron gear (Quattros) and cheaper 48v batteries. It will likely be just as, if not more reliable, and you might save a little money. I believe this kind of system is more geared toward grid-tie with battery backup, with everything "to code". I'm not saying it won't work for you, but I believe you would be paying a premium without much benefit to yourself.

Recent code specifies that a battery storage systems in a residence need to be interior rated, etc.
There is some importance of having "one ass to kick" in terms of product support (which I assume in this case is a manufacturer that speaks English and an engineering team).

I agree capacity can be built for less $.

Just curious if anyone has direct experience with these components.

 

[ImAnIdiotPleaseBePatient]

Recent code specifies that a battery storage systems in a residence need to be interior rated, etc.
There is some importance of having "one ass to kick" in terms of product support (which I assume in this case is a manufacturer that speaks English and an engineering team).

I agree capacity can be built for less $.

Just curious if anyone has direct experience with these components.

I think it's a brand new product, so I would be hesitant to be the guinea pig for it. I hear you though.

 

[GingerHuntsman]

EP Cube Energy Storage System - All-In-One Solar Backup Power

Signature Solar provides solar panels, off-grid solar systems, grid-tie, and hybrid systems. Quality solar inverters, bifacial solar panels, complete solar kits, solar batteries. Featuring brands such as EG4 Electronics with their solar battery, LifePower4 and EG4 LLifePower4 and EG4 LL

signaturesolar.com

It's pretty. Warranty (assuming you follow terms, is 4 years).

Definitely a little more pricey than what you can build in terms of capacity with EG4, $22.8k for 15KW output, 20 kwh.

Video training (required) - not unique to other products.

I didn't did to hard on idle draw.

Anyone know if there is DIRECT product support? IE, not through the vendor?


I need to do a project this summer where we're setting up a cottage to EV charge "largely" from PV (we have grid). That'll require a set of batteries, probably 15-30 kWh. I can make it work with EG-4 stuff, buy my overall concern with EG-4 inverters is 240 watt idle draw in winter (2 inverters).

Since I'm in Alberta, I'm considering this system as an option. I need to do the cost analysis for ROI and compare it against going with the EG4 18k + PowerPro.

@Will Prowse - Are you planning to do a review video on the EP Cube System by chance?