Panasonic had a line at its booth that wrapped around the tradeshow floor at RE+ 2023. The reason was high-profile Panasonic brand ambassador and Olympic champion Michael Phelps was hanging out and taking photos. With the Summer Olympics and another RE+ around the corner, Phelps is showcasing Panasonic in an even bigger way: a Panasonic EVERVOLT system designed to power his Arizona home on solar energy using 90 solar panels and 4 battery units.
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This massive PV + storage system will reduce the overall home energy usage by up to 70% and provide back-up battery storage.
As a passionate supporter of renewable energy solutions, the decision to partner with Panasonic on the installation stems from Phelps and Panasonic’s shared commitment to promote environmental responsibility and a vision for a greener planet.
“I am passionate about clean energy and a sustainable future for both my family and the world,” Michael Phelps said. “For me, now having four kids, I want to make the world better for them. Panasonic’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, including developing the technologies to create a cleaner future such as high-performance solar panels and home energy storage, is why I have chosen to work with them this year to outfit my own home with a Panasonic solar energy system,” said Phelps.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Michael to supply him and his family with a complete solar-plus-battery system to effectively power his home and decrease his reliance on traditional energy sources,” said Mukesh Sethi, Director of Solar and Energy Storage at Panasonic Eco Systems North America. “Our system will equip Michael’s home with efficient panels built to last so his family can enjoy the benefits of solar for years to come.”
System at a Glance
Panasonic EVERVOLT Total Home System
Panasonic’s solar-plus-storage solutions enable homeowners to have excess power for use during outages, reduce or eliminate energy bills, improve carbon footprint and enjoy greater independence from the grid.
The Phelps family home will be running a highly efficient set up from Panasonic’s EVERVOLT Total Home Energy System:
- EVERVOLT HK Series Solar Module, 410W: Built to sustain hot temperatures like the Phelps family will experience at their Arizona home, and the most powerful and efficient solar modules in the portfolio, these compact and visually appealing panels offer more power in a smaller footprint.
- EVERVOLT Home Battery: Equipped with Panasonic’s unique EVERVOLT Hybrid Inverter that efficiently converts DC power to AC, this modular residential storage system supports both DC and AC coupling, making it a versatile solution for both new and existing solar installations, to store abundant clean energy.
- EVERVOLT SmartBox: Designed for seamless energy management, the SmartBox controls the energy power to optimize energy consumption and prolong battery life. Using the Panasonic smart app, Phelps is able to monitor energy usage and manage operating modes for more efficiency on the go.
The Panasonic EVERVOLT AllGuard warranty cover solar panels on its performance, product, parts, and labor for 25 years and battery storage systems for 12 years when installed by a Panasonic authorized installer.
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