Project Overview
New Dawn Energy Solutions successfully completed a whole-home residential solar and battery backup solution for a rural property in Erin, Ontario. The system was designed to generate clean renewable energy, reduce electricity costs, and enhance energy resilience through integrated lithium battery storage.
The installation features high-efficiency bifacial solar panels, SolarEdge inverter technology, lithium battery energy storage, and panel-level monitoring to deliver reliable power generation and backup capability. This system allows the homeowner to generate electricity on-site, charge the batteries with solar energy, use stored power when needed, and maintain critical loads during utility outages.
By combining solar generation with advanced battery storage, New Dawn Energy Solutions provided the homeowner with greater energy independence, improved backup protection, and long-term savings.
This project demonstrates New Dawn Energy Solutions’ capability to deliver complex, high-impact solar + energy storage solutions for residential, institutions, and commercial clients committed to building a cleaner, more resilient future.
System Configuration
Solar PV System
The solar array consists of 59 LONGi high-efficiency bifacial monocrystalline solar panels, each rated at 550W, delivering a total installed capacity of 32.45 kW DC.
Solar Modules: LONGi Bifacial Mono Solar Panels
Number of Panels: 59
Installed Capacity: 32.45 kW DC
Inverter Technology
The system utilizes three SolarEdge grid-tied inverters rated at 10 kW AC each. SolarEdge power optimizers installed beneath every solar panel maximize energy production and provide panel-level monitoring for enhanced performance visibility.
Inverters: 3 × SolarEdge 10 kW Inverters
Power Optimizers: 59 SolarEdge Power Optimizers
Battery Energy Storage System
To improve energy independence and provide backup power during outages, the system includes three SolarEdge Home Battery units. Each battery provides 10 kWh of storage capacity, resulting in approximately 30 kWh of total energy storage.
The batteries are integrated with the SolarEdge inverter system and Backup Interface, allowing seamless transitions between grid-connected and backup operation.
Battery Capacity: 30 kWh
Battery Technology: SolarEdge Home Battery
Number of Batteries: 3
Backup Power and Energy Management
The installation includes a SolarEdge Backup Interface that automatically disconnects the home from the utility grid during an outage. This allows the solar and battery system to safely power critical household loads without backfeeding the grid.
The integrated battery system provides:
- Backup power during utility outages
- Energy storage for later use
- Improved energy management
- Greater energy independence
- Enhanced system reliability
Monitoring and Performance
The homeowner can monitor system performance through the SolarEdge online monitoring platform. The monitoring system provides real-time visibility into solar production, battery status, and system performance at the panel level.
Remote monitoring also enables proactive system alerts and performance tracking to ensure optimal operation.
Performance and Benefits
The solar and battery storage system was designed to maximize renewable energy production while improving energy security for the property.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced electricity costs
- Backup power the whole home during outages
- Approximately 30 kWh of battery storage
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Increased energy independence
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Long-term renewable energy savings
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how combining solar energy generation with battery storage can provide homeowners with a reliable and resilient energy solution. By integrating high-efficiency solar panels, advanced SolarEdge technology, and battery backup, the installation delivers clean energy, enhanced reliability, and long-term value.
The project reflects New Dawn Energy Solutions’ commitment to providing customized solar and energy storage solutions that help homeowners take control of their energy future.
Project Information
Residential Project
32.5 kW DC installed - Hybrid PV + Lithium Batteries
Location:
Erin
Category:
Residential Solar + Battery backup
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