Electric Ireland supply home batteries made by Sonnen GmbH of Germany.

The Sonnen Battery is a fully integrated energy storage solution with perfectly synchronized components including battery modules, integrated bi-directional inverter and smart energy management system supplied in one easy-to-install cabinet. Much more than just a battery, the Sonnen battery enables users to change the way they manage and control their energy.

5 kWh which is the most common size for residential use.

7.5 kWh and 10 kWh also available.

The 5 kWh battery measures 88cm x 67cm x 23 and weighs 81kg

The 7.5 kWh battery measures 139cm x 67cm x 23cm and weighs 120kg

The 10 kWh battery measures 139cm x 67cm x 23cm and weighs 143kg

The battery is normally installed in the garage or utility room, location can be agreed at time of site survey. Installation normally takes less than a day to complete.

The battery stores the unused generated power from your solar PV array for later use, this ensures that you use practically all the power your PV has generated .The battery can also be set to charge on cheaper night rate electricity which can then be used during the day for further savings. The Sonnen battery optimises self-consumption by using weather forecasting and self-learning usage algorithms to create an individual usage profile to maximise self-consumption in the home.

The Sonnen Battery comes with a market-leading warranty of 10 years or 10,000 charge cycles, and a battery service life of 20 years. The performance guarantee states that the battery will be not less than 70% of its installed capacity after 10,000 cycles.

Yes, additional battery modules can be simply installed into your Sonnen battery should your requirements change.

Yes, the Sonnen battery relies on an internet connection to provide the system monitoring. Broadband is necessary to remotely identify and fix system faults online, as well as provide regular, free software updates to ensure that the functionality of the system is up-to-date. Internet connection is part of the warranty conditions.

The free Sonnen app and web portal provide an easy-to-use interface giving you the ability to monitor and manage your energy usage and generation 24/7. You can view current and historic data as well as see a forecast of expected solar generation and consumption for the next three days. The Sonnen app is available to download in iOS or Android stores – just search for “Sonnen”. There is a demo feature on the app which will enable you to explore the functionality of the system.

Due to grid safety requirements the battery will not operate in the event of a power cut. However a back up reserve unit is available as an optional extra.

Yes, as well as supplying and installing a battery as an optional extra with our Solar PV installations Electric Ireland can supply and install a battery to homeowners who have existing Solar PV installed in their homes.

Please complete the above form or contact our team to discuss options.

To arrange site survey please call 1800 372 333 or fill out the form above.