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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Overview
This manual contains instructions for the operation of the Eguana Evolve™ home energy storage system.
This product is intended to operate in parallel with a utility connected solar PV system, and is designed to
optimize the delivery of utility or solar energy within the home. The system is capable of providing limited
backup power to the home in case of a power outage, with the ability to charge batteries from the solar PV
system.
A sample diagram below demonstrates a typical layout of an installed system. The energy storage system
consists of two main components:
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Evolve ESS: includes the power control system (PCS), and the battery.
2.
Evolve Hub : includes equipment which,
connects the monitoring system to the home’s internet connection,
manages electricity flow to the home’s electrical loads from a combination of solar, battery,
utility power sources, and,
provides the automatic transfer to the home’s emergency backup loads during a power
outage.
Note: The system will require additional equipment to complete the installation, as supplied by the electrical installer. .
Safety shutdown switches may be added to your installation in order to comply with electrical code requirements – see
[A] below. Systems that support emergency backup power will require a dedicated electrical sub-panel – see [B]
below.
[A]
[B]
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