Fronius announced it is releasing an upgraded version of its new GEN24 residential hybrid inverter at RE+ 2024. The GEN24 Plus has all the features of its predecessor, but adds the ability to connect to a battery system. This hybrid inverter allows users to store excess solar energy and use it when needed, significantly increasing the overall efficiency of the PV system.
The Fronius GEN24 Plus also offers two backup power options, ensuring that critical appliances remain operational even during power outages. The Fronius GEN24 Plus allows users to choose between a basic backup power supply with the PV Point, which can supply energy to select household items such as phone chargers or routers via a protected GFCI outlet. The essential backup option, enabled by the switching device Fronius Essential Load Backup Unit – available in early 2025, ensures that homes or businesses will continue to be powered at full inverter output in the event of a grid failure, provided there is sufficient solar production or battery supply power. This feature is perfect for those looking to increase their energy resilience and reduce reliance on the grid.
Partnership with BYD Battery Box Premium HVM US
To fully utilize the hybrid capabilities of the Fronius GEN24 Plus, Fronius has partnered with BYD to ensure seamless compatibility with the BYD Battery Box Premium HVM US. This collaboration provides users with high charge and discharge performance, allowing them to make the most of their solar energy production. Available in capacities from 11.0 to 19.3 kW, the BYD HVM US is designed for easy installation and robust performance. The battery’s Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cell chemistry ensures long-term reliability and safety, making it an ideal match for the Fronius GEN24 Plus.
Shade management and active cooling
The Fronius GEN24 Plus is also equipped with the Dynamic Peak Manager, an innovative shading management algorithm that ensures the highest possible energy yield even when some of the solar panels are shaded. This feature optimizes performance at the string level, eliminating the need for additional module-level optimizers. In addition, the GEN24 Plus features Active Cooling Technology, an advanced system that increases performance and durability by efficiently cooling the power electronics. This technology is critical in hot climates as it helps prevent power derating, ensuring consistent energy production and extending the life of your solar system.
With these advanced features, customers can enjoy a more reliable, hassle-free solar experience, knowing that their PV system will consistently perform at peak levels, even in challenging conditions.
Software update
Finally, Fronius is announcing its Fronius UP.storage software update, available on November 18, 2024. With this update, existing Fronius GEN24 inverters can be easily upgraded to the Fronius GEN24 Plus, transforming them into hybrid inverters that can be connected to a battery system. This upgrade process is straightforward and allows customers to expand their PV systems without having to replace existing hardware. Fronius UP.storage is available through the Fronius Solar.web application.
Fronius will be showcasing the GEN24 Plus at RE+ at the Austrian Trade Commission, Booth #N94049.
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