SOLUTION

Energy Storage
 

As more solar and wind power comes on line, it becomes increasingly difficult and expensive, to ensure stability of the grid. Intermediate energy storage is therefore rapidly becoming an essential tool to keep power fluctuations on the grid within manageable limits. Moreover, as feed-in tariffs are decreasing, the business case for a home energy storage system that increases self-consumption becomes more solid every day. Intermediate energy storage increases self-consumption of harvested solar and/or wind power. The natural next step is 100% self-consumption and independence from the grid.

Residential energy storage with Victron ESS. Master your energy without compromise

 

An overloaded grid, the end of net metering, unpredictable rates: it's time for more energy independence. With a Victron ESS, you get an uncompromising energy storage and management system that makes the best power decisions for you. Simply put: a home battery, but much, much smarter. Maximise the return from your solar panels, save money every day, and keep the lights on during outages.

Victron ESS for commercial applications. The energy to match your ambition

 

You have plans. Heavier machinery, electric company vehicles, expanding your premises. But when you apply for a different grid connection, you discover there are thousands of businesses in the queue ahead of you. With a Victron Energy Storage System, you bypass that queue and take control yourself: you get more power from your existing connection, maximise your solar use, cut your energy bills, and ensure continuity during outages.

Dairy over the moon with solar power

 

This week let’s hear from Franz Sohm about a prestigious solar award for a traditional Austrian dairy: Surrounded by steep alpine pastures, the centuries-old dairy farm Der Mooshof is venturing into the future. Der Mooshof is one of the largest farms in the Bregenzerwald region. Three generations of the Greber family work here full-time, with around 80 dairy cows, young cattle, goats, and pigs. In its ongoing efforts to optimize operations, Der Mooshof wanted...

Brewing from nature

 

Agnieszka Łopata has a passion for brewing. She began home-brewing in 2009, won a Master Brewer award, completed a university course in brewing, and became a professional brewer in 2013. The craft brewery she opened with business partner Andrzej Czech – URSA MAIOR – is located in Uherce Mineralne in the picturesque Bieszczady region of Poland, and has established itself as a prominent craft brewery using innovative and traditional...

Venus OS v3.00 – Generator start/stop improvements, ESS Peak shaving

 

Good day! Today we are releasing Venus OS v3.00. For those not familiar with Venus OS: it is
the software running on our Cerbo GX monitoring system , as well as its predecessors the Co-
-lor Control GX , Venus GX . Also, it is in the GX versions of our MultiPlus-II and EasySolar-II inverter/chargers. This new release has improvements in the following main areas: Several improvements to the GX Generator start/stop functionality Peak shaving,...

Can Solar Power really look this good?

 

When the  owner of a luxury villa asks for a major solar installation to be retro-fitted to his architecturally interesting property without spoiling the appearance, you know it’s going to be challenging.Surface mounted utilities isn’t work you can hide, but local solar experts Freelight – who also have offices in Spain – saw an opportunity to add further interest to the architectural design of this stylish property near Almancil – Portugal’s Golden Triangle in...

 

 

VIC – ESS turnkey power container

 

A biogas plant producing 500kVA has found that the most cost effective method of providing its own machinery with power is by using solar energy. It is more profitable to sell 100% of the energy it produces to the grid and to install a containerised solution to supply its own power needs in the form of a VIC – Sonnenspeicher VIC-ESS energy container. VIC-ESS container is a highly portable, powerful and instant turnkey solution to renewable power...

 

How do you build scalable, cost-effective and robust off-grid systems that provide peace of mind?

The solution is powered by know-how. With over 45 years of experience we’ve learnt what it takes to build backup and off-grid systems that stand the test of time and the environment. Our customers value the reassurance that our power solutions deliver knowing they have our worldwide network of authorised dealers by their side. They know we don’t cut corners, they know our family run business is built on a foundation of trust they can always depend on.

Proven technology
means peace of mind.

 

Every reliable off-grid system needs to match its case specific challenges, such as system load characteristics, end-user behaviour, local climate aspects, and so forth. After decades of mastering power challenges with innovation, we know how to create a wide range of robust connected products that keep performing, even in the harshest of climates. Our fully trained network of local Authorised Victron Energy installers coupled with our 5/10* year warranties will provide peace of mind for years to come.

* Our standard 5 year warranty is upgradable to 10 years by an additional 10% of the initial investment.

Complete control from anywhere.
New opportunities everywhere.

Victron’s off-grid abilities are simply unmatched, especially when it comes down to easy and intuitive remote management of highly sophisticated systems. Thanks to the know-how that powers our connected products, you can monitor and optimise your system, prevent and resolve challenges from our App and VRM portal from wherever you are. Our remote monitoring solutions offer new business opportunities such as pro-active service and maintenance contracts.

Example solutions

With Victron Energy you have one of the widest ranges of power supply equipment available that can power any type of off-grid challenge. Our up-to-date solutions counter most off-grid issues and can be fine-tuned to your specific needs. The possibilities are endless, here are a few examples to start with:

What is the difference between a backup system, an Energy Storage System and an Off-grid system?
A backup system powers the critical loads for the duration of the expected downtime. An Energy Storage System powers the base load with solar during the day and stores excess solar energy to power through the evening and night enabling self-consumption, the grid assists in powering peak consumers or on grey days. An off-grid system powers all loads 24/7 based on worst case scenarios as there is no reliance on a grid. It is possible to start with a backup system and become more and more self-sufficient.

How to power remote populations with micro- and nanogrids
Our off-grid products provide attractive business opportunities for Energy Access. From the smallest systems to powering communities or even entire villages: with Victron Energy you can power it all. See how unequalled reliability converts into secure investments.

Typically off-grid
How to achieve peace of mind in off-grid.
Thanks to the feedback loop we have with our partners and clients and decades of mastering power challenges with innovation, our off-grid know-how and capability means we can promise Energy. Anytime. Anywhere.

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It’s not one thing that makes it all work.
Our modular, robust and connected off-grid systems have been proven to deliver unequalled reliability time and time again, even in the harshest of climates. It’s our unique combination of up-to-date hardware and software, intelligent monitoring Apps, our network of highly trained Authorised professionals and widespread repair centres that makes Victron systems unbeatable systems.

02
Bad power.Great load protection.
Generators or even the grid in some regions may provide bad quality power: voltage drops, or frequency shifts can negatively impact the lifespan of your appliances and thus your investments. Victron’s extremely resilient inverter/chargers protect your loads like a vault, monitoring the incoming power on all parameters. Our Professional duty inverters safely power sensitive electronics thanks to the pure Sine Wave. They come with a very high peak power performance so heavy machines and variable loads can be powered problem free.

03
Intelligent monitoring means optimised systems
Monitoring is crucial to fine tune and optimise energy harvest and use based on ever changing circumstances. With Victron you can experience the power of know-how right from your hand. Through our industry leading and free VictronConnect app, you always have perfect control over your system from wherever you are. With our App and VRM portal you can monitor the complete system, change settings and catch potential issues early by programming alerts and alarms.

04
Build it right.Configure. Scale.
Victron’s off-grid abilities are simply unmatched, which gives our customers the ability to build, configure and scale a backup, ESS, or off-grid systems exactly to their wishes. From the smallest hut to the largest resorts, our off-grid systems start from 500W and can virtually provide unlimited power through parallel operation. Three or split phase operations are also possible. Our modular setup means you could start small and scale later to stay on par with rising power demands.

05
Open architecture means choice.
We believe that offering choice to our customers is crucial. Great efforts are made to ensure a deep and problem free integration with a long list of third party managed battery brands, AC-PV manufacturers and more. Managed batteries can be integrated through our GX devices in minutes. AC-PV inverters are supported directly after installing a software assistant on our inverters. We are proud to closely work together with many of the leading brands. The global recognition for our efforts only pushes us further, giving ‘seamless’ even more meaning.

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Off-grid means local expertise
Every off-grid system is different and different locations present unique challenges. That is why Authorised Victron Professionals are trained with the highest level of know-how. Their local expertise is also vital. All the variables need to be considered with regard to the local climate and local costs of solar panels, battery banks, etc. This is why designing an off-grid system is a local Authorised Victron Installers job. If repairs are required, our worldwide repair network covers even the most remote areas with a quick service.

Energy ACCESS
How do you bring power to remote populations, in often harsh conditions?
Our off-grid power systems, powered by 45 years of problem solving and innovation, makes them perfect investment opportunities.

Victron’s solar based solutions are ready to power the smallest homes to the most demanding mini-grids. Our robust systems have been proven to deliver time and again, offering unequalled reliability which converts into secure investments.

Guaranteed know-how.
Solid investments.

Victron’s proven know-how in off-grid technology, provides new opportunities for both end users and investors alike. Thanks to our modular products and connected systems, we cover every off-grid challenge, from 200W to 200kW. Our deep knowledge in the sector means we have the confidence to provide a 5 year warranty, end-user satisfaction and solid investments for years to come.

Install anywhere.
Manage from everywhere.

 

Thanks to the know-how that drives our algorithms, you can track energy misuse, optimise your systems and resolve challenges in real-time. Our connected products offer you perfect control from wherever you are.