Project Background

A high-end home in the Rancho Santa Fe community of San Diego County, California, was targeted by the Johnson couple. Homeowners decided to install a home energy storage system to cope with frequent wildfire power outages and California's continuously rising electricity prices (peaking at $0.55/kWh). The area frequently experiences preventative power outages during the summer due to wildfire risk, sometimes lasting up to 72 hours.

Project Introduction

Equipped with a lithium iron phosphate energy storage system, CE certified

Utilizes smart inverter technology, supporting seamless on-grid and off-grid switching

Integrated thermal safety monitoring system, monitoring battery temperature changes in real time

Equipped with a dedicated emergency power supply circuit to ensure continuous operation of the security system

Policy Support

Under the California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP):

Receive a special subsidy for high-risk wildfire areas, $500 per kilowatt-hour

Enjoy the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), a 26% credit

Participate in the community virtual power plant project and receive additional revenue sharing

User Feedback

"Last fall wildfire season, when the community experienced a three-day power outage, our system automatically activated emergency mode, maintaining basic power supply throughout the house and ensuring the security system remained operational. By participating in the SDG&E virtual power plant project, we sold electricity during peak grid hours, earning over $300 in revenue in a single quarter."