Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine Issue 222 September 2024 | Page 101

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are already working with EV manufacturers who embrace our innovative solutions , we will be able to utilize the “ effectively free ” batteries from the EVs and plug-in hybrids as part of our energy storage system . This means that users will not need to purchase separate batteries – they will come with the vehicle . By using the batteries that come with EVs and plug-in hybrids , we will be able to eliminate a significant portion of the electronics required and , reduce the cost of our energy storage system by a factor of about five compared to where it is today ,” he adds . can power an entire home with an effective capacity of 36kW . Specifically , the load management system can prevent two air conditioners or electric hot water heaters from starting up simultaneously , as this could exceed the peak capacity of the inverter .
“ Our load management system is one sixth less expensive per watt for shedding loads compared to batteries plus inverters . Furthermore , we brought down its overall cost by being agnostic to batteries , as they used to be the most expensive component of our storage solution . In the future , as we
Outstanding service
Rated number one in the US for its customer service , Sol-Ark truly stands apart from the competition through its customer care . Tom tells us more about what it entails and how the company consistently delivers top-notch service . “ Many larger organizations either put customers in need of assistance on hold for multiple hours or only provide online chats or help sections , as they have eliminated their phone support lines . Meanwhile , our technical support team is significant and readily available seven days a week . We firmly believe in treating our employees like family and our customers like neighbors . In line with this , we use our products in our own homes as a testament to how much we care about the quality of both our products and the experience we provide for our customers . Although we have been profitable for ten years and have reached over $ 100 million US in revenue , our primary focus is not on profits , but rather on ensuring the success of our clients with our solutions ,” he concludes .
By combining outstanding customer care and product reliability and affordability , Sol-Ark is poised to continue popularizing its flagship hybrid inverters . ■
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