Fronius USA is pleased to announce that the California Energy Commission (CEC) officially added Fronius GEN24 to its Energy Storage System (ESS) listing when pairing the Fronius GEN24 solar inverter and the BYD-HVM battery solution.
“With the CEC ESS official listing, the Fronius GEN24 has been recognized as an approved top choice for energy storage in California, delivering exceptional quality, efficiency, and reliability for the state’s evolving energy market,” said Richard Baldinger, Director of Sales & Marketing Business Unit Solar Energy at Fronius USA.
Technical Details
The CEC approved listing covers the Fronius GEN24 and GEN24 Plus models (3.8kW, 5.0kW, 6.0kW, 7.7kW, and 10.0kW), which are now approved for use with BYD’s energy storage capacities (11.0kWh, 13.8kWh, 16.6kWh, and 19.3kWh). The Fronius GEN24 and BYD HVM system can now be installed together in California, as well as in other utility markets that have adopted the CEC listing outside of the state of California.
The Fronius GEN24 with BYD-HVM combination can now be found on the CEC’s official list under Shenzhen BYD Electronics Co., Ltd., with all available GEN24 inverter sizes listed above referencing each model number.
Importance of the Approval
The CEC’s ESS listing is a certification in California, a state known for its high standards commitment to renewable energy and energy efficiency. The 2-step criteria to apply for the certification includes: (1) achieving the UL 1741 grid-tied inverter standard combined with (2) the UL 9540 energy storage system standard. The CEC approval allows the Fronius GEN24 and the BYD HVM system to be installed together highlighting the exceptional quality combination of the residential hybrid inverter integrated battery solution.
Additional Information
- Fronius GEN24 Product Page: To learn more about the Fronius GEN24 and Fronius GEN24 Plus, visit our Fronius GEN24 information here.
- UL 9540 Information: For information regarding the UL 9540 listing between Fronius and BYD, please download the certificate of compliance here.
- How to order: If you have questions, please contact: pv-sales-usa@fronius.com
About Fronius
Business Unit Solar Energy
The Fronius Business Unit (BU) Solar Energy, which was founded in 1992, develops innovative solutions that generate, store, distribute, and consume solar energy cost-efficiently and intelligently, all under the motto “energize your life”. Fronius Solar Energy makes it possible to use the sun 24 hours a day, paving the way for a future worth living in, in which renewable energies cover 100 percent of the world’s energy needs. Our solutions are sustainably developed and produced entirely in Europe—mainly in Austria. Fronius Solar Energy has 28 branches around the world and can point to a total output of more than 35 gigawatts of installed inverters to date. Sales are made through a global competence network of installation, service, and sales partners.
