General Motors launches residential storage system

The US-based automotive manufacturing company said its new storage system offers the option of integrating with PV systems. It can be scaled to reach a capacity of up to 35.4 kWh, which the company said would enable approximately 20 hours of storage.
Front view of the GM Energy PowerBank, which comes in in 10.6 kWh (pictured) and 17.7 kWh battery capacity variants, can provide power to a home when there is an outage or help to offset higher electricity rates during peak demand | Image: General Motors

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US-based automotive manufacturing company General Motors (GM) has announced that its GM Energy unit has launched a modular storage energy system for residential applications.

“GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment,” the company said in a statement.

The system is available in two versions with a capacity of 10.6 kWh and 17.7 kWh, respectively, and can be scaled to reach a capacity of up to 35.4 kWh, which the manufacturer said would enable approximately 20 hours of storage, assuming the average daily home energy appliance usage in the United States is approximately 30 kWh.

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Stephen Colmar
Oct 20, 2024

It’s good to see GM branching out 8into consumer appliances. In the 1960, the made kitchen stoves. Buildings items other than cars could give GM diverse revenue streams aiding stock