SolarEdge Technologies announced that it has become a qualified battery manufacturer for Pacific Power's Wattsmart battery program. The plan aims to incentivize residents and commercial building owners in Washington and Oregon to install solar cells. Participants can now receive economic rewards by allowing utility companies to use stored battery energy to maintain grid stability and reduce peak energy demand.

According to the terms of the plan, homeowners who install SolarEdge DC coupled batteries can earn $600 per kilowatt, with a maximum of $3000 per battery, which greatly offsets the prepaid costs at registration. Non residential users can earn up to $600 per kilowatt, up to a maximum of 30 kilowatts.

The Pacific Power Wattsmart battery program builds on the success of similar programs in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, where thousands of SolarEdge batteries participate in Pacific Power's local programs, helping to support broader clean energy recovery capabilities in the United States

This plan has four main advantages: real-time frequency regulation to balance the power grid, peak load management to alleviate pressure during high demand periods, and alleviating circuit congestion through aggregated battery support. At the same time, the battery itself can provide backup power to maintain home operation during power outages.

Marty Rogers, General Manager of SolarEdge North America, stated that the Wattsmart battery plan is a win-win situation for both homeowners and the power grid. Participants can earn up to $3000 per battery, while also utilizing our DC coupling architecture to avoid three energy conversions, providing higher efficiency and more available solar energy. This is a smarter, cleaner, and more cost-effective way to maximize backup power and save costs