The GEN24 Plus inverter is designed for US solar installations and allows users to connect their solar panels to home energy storage.
Fronius has introduced a new hybrid solar inverter, the GEN24 Plus, following its release GEN24 residential solar string inverter series.
The inverter, intended for the US market, allows homeowners to connect their solar panels to battery energy storage.
The inverters range from 208 V to 240 V, include Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and have an AC rated output power of 3.8 kW to 10 kW, depending on the model.
With the Fronius GEN24 Plus, battery owners can choose between a basic backup power supply and a more extensive backup. The basic backup is made possible via a protected earth leakage circuit breaker socket, which can power a wide range of household items such as phone chargers or WIFI routers.
The ‘essential backup’ option is made possible by adding the Fronius Essential Load Backup Unit switching device, which will be available in early 2025. Fronius said essential backup ensures that homes or businesses continue to operate at full inverter power in the event of an outage. grid failure, provided there is sufficient solar energy production or battery power.
Fronius said its inverters enable a high degree of flexibility in the design of PV systems. With the ability to align solar panels from 3 modules in different orientations and strings, installers can design a solar system tailored to customer needs.
The inverter supplier said the Gen24 Plus is designed to pair well with BYD’s HVM US home batteries. Available in capacities from 11.0 to 19.3 kW, the BYD HVM US battery is a lithium ferrous phosphate (LFP) battery designed for easy installation. GEN24 is designed to work efficiently with BYD batteries, but the inverter is compatible with a wide range of home storage providers.
GEN24 Plus also comes with dynamic peak manager software, a shade management system that ensures the highest possible energy field when some solar panels are in the shade.
“This feature optimizes performance at the string level, eliminating the need for additional optimizers at the module level,” says Fronius.
In addition, existing GEN 24 inverter customers can perform a software update on November 18, 2024, which will upgrade existing inverters to the Gen24 Plus without the need for additional hardware.
“Whether ensuring power during a power outage or optimizing energy storage, this inverter is the right choice for anyone who wants full control over their energy sources,” said Richard Baldinger, director of sales & marketing, solar energy, at Fronius USA.
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