xStorage Home helps store energy and control how and when to use it in homes.
Why xStorage Home?
Designed to be the most reliable and affordable
xStorage Home has been designed to be the most reliable and affordable home energy storage system. It’s a complete system, seamlessly integrating all the hardware and software needed to manage and store energy in homes in a single unit.
For your wallet
Designed to be the most affordable fully integrated energy storage unit on the market
The joint development between Eaton and Nissan has optimised the footprint and production costs of the system, using production facilities and components that are manufactured in the region meaning the costs are reduced.
The system will be provided completely ready to use, including cabling and installation by a certified professional, at a starting price of £3,200 / €4,000 for 4.2KWh.
Lower electricity bills
Connected to residential power supply and/or renewable energy sources such as solar panels, the unit helps save money on electricity bills by charging up when renewable energy is available or energy is cheaper (e.g. during the night) and releasing that stored energy when demand and costs are high.
For the environment
Lower CO2 footprint
By storing, consuming or selling renewable energy back to the grid, homeowners are contributing to the decarbonisation of the energy supply, maximizing consumption of onsite generation, primarily solar energy.
Use Second life Nissan Leaf batteries
xStorage Home provides a sustainable second life for Nissan’s electric vehicle batteries after their first life in cars is over
Even more benefits for you
No more lights out
In the event of a power shortage or outage, the unit doubles up as a back-up power solution, ideal at a time when the energy grid is coming under enormous strain.
Ease of installation and use
This integrated unit ensures safety and performance when storing and distributing clean power. Once set-up by a certified installer, it is ready to work, giving homeowners the ability to plug in and power up easily. It also has smartphone connectivity to enhance usability and allow them to switch between energy sources at the touch of a button.
Safe Technology
The technology is industrialized, tested and configured to deliver high levels of quality, reliability and performance. As a power management company with over 100 years experience and leader in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Eaton brings a depth of experience that is unmatched by most storage players. Nissan is the leader in Electric Vehicles and is a proven, high volume, maker of reliable Li-Ion batteries that meet the high safety standards of the automotive market.
Customer Service
The system is supported by a network of over 1,000 distributors, working with qualified installers in 77 countries.
Technical
Let’s get more technical.
xStorage Home is designed to be the most reliable and affordable energy storage solution for homeowners. xStorage Home combines second life Nissan Leaf battery modules with Eaton power quality and electronics. It’s simple to install and use.
How it works
Connected to residential power supply or renewable energy sources such as solar panels, the unit can save you money on your utility bills by charging up when renewable energy is available or energy is cheaper (e.g. during the night) and releasing that stored energy when demand and costs are high.
If your home is equipped with solar technology, this means that you can power your home using clean energy stored in your xStorage Home system, and be rewarded financially for doing so by avoiding expensive daytime energy tariffs.
xStorage Home also provides you with a back-up solution, ensuring that the lights never go out – ideal at a time when energy grids are coming under enormous strain.
You can also generate additional revenues by selling stored energy back to the grid when demand and costs are high.
Specifications
| Cell technology | Lithium-ion | ||
| Battery type | Second life | New | |
| Storage Capacityh | 4.2 kWh | 6 kWh | 9.6 kW |
| Availability | 2016 | 2016 | end 2017 |
| Battery life | 10 years (under certain conditions) |
10 years (under certain conditions) |
10 years (under certain conditions) |
| Power distribution | Single phase; Three phase (2017) | ||
| Power | 3 – 6 kW | ||
| Input | AC, 184Vac-264,5Vac DC for PV, 150 – 500 Vdc |
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| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 30°C | ||
| System efficiency | 97% | ||
| System weight | 100 kg | ||
| Installation type | Wall mounted | ||
| Installation environment | Indoor | ||
| Certifications | 2011/65/EU (RoHS) EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Security Guide 2014 – Li-Ion domestic storage harmonised standards and valid transport and packaging regulations |
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Articles
May 15
Cleantechnica.com
Nissan Reuses EV Batteries For Home Energy Storage — xStorage
May 12
Renewablenergyworld.com
Nissan, Eaton to Release Residential Energy Storage Product ‘xStorage’
May 11
Governmentenergy.net
Nissan and Eaton launch home energy storage unit
Smartcitiesworld.net
Nissan joins Eaton to launch new residential energy storage unit
Techradar.com
Nissan's home battery will drive down your electricity bill
Businessgreen.com
Nissan launches domestic energy storage system in vehicle-to-grid push
May 10
Mashable.com
Nissan unveils a home battery to take on Tesla's Powerwall
Stuff.tv
Nissan's xStorage batteries can power your house - and earn you cash
Blueandgreentomorrow.com
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Press releases
Nissan and Eaton make home energy storage reliable and affordable to everyone with ‘xStorage’
Date: 5/10/2016
•Designed to be the most reliable and affordable energy storage system in the market today
•Helps consumers avoid expensive energy tariff periods
•Developed in collaboration with Eaton and designed in the UK at Nissan Design Europe in London
•Sales expected to exceed 100,000 xStorage units within the next five years
LONDON (UK) 10th May 2016: Automotive leader Nissan and power management leader Eaton, have joined forces to unveil a new residential energy storage unit – designed to be the most affordable in the market today. Available to pre-order from September 2016, the ‘xStorage’ solution will give consumers the power to control how and when they use energy in their own homes.
Connected to residential power supply or renewable energy sources such as solar panels, the unit can save customers money on their utility bills by charging up when renewable energy is available or energy is cheaper (e.g. during the night) and releasing that stored energy when demand and costs are high. If a home is equipped with solar technology, this means that consumers can power their homes using clean energy stored in their xStorage system, and be rewarded financially for doing so by avoiding expensive daytime energy tariffs.
The home energy storage system also provides the ultimate back-up solution to consumers, ensuring that the lights never go out – ideal at a time when energy grids are coming under enormous strain. Moreover, customers can also generate additional revenues by selling stored energy back to the grid when demand and costs are high.
The xStorage unit will be the first device of its kind in the market to provide a fully integrated energy storage solution for homeowners. This means, unlike other storage devices, this factory made integrated unit ensures safety and performance when storing and distributing clean power to consumers. Once set-up by a certified installer, it is ready to go, giving consumers the ability to plug in and power up easily. It will also have smartphone connectivity to allow consumers to flick between energy sources at the touch of a button.
Paul Willcox, Chairman, Nissan Europe said: “It is high time consumers were given the flexibility and power to control how and when they use energy in their own homes. The new xStorage solution combines Nissan’s expertise in vehicle design and reliable battery technology with Eaton’s leadership in power quality and electronics, resulting in a formidable second life battery solution. We want to make energy storage exciting and affordable to everyone, not least because it delivers real consumer benefits whilst ensuring smarter and more sustainable energy management for the grid.”
Beyond its high specification functionality, the xStorage system has also been designed with aesthetics and usability in mind to ensure it fits seamlessly into the home environment. This design expertise comes directly from the brains at Nissan Design Europe, UK who are renowned for their world-class vehicle design and styling.
Providing a sustainable ‘second life’ for Nissan’s electric vehicle (EV) batteries after their first life in cars is over, the new unit is powered by twelve Nissan EV battery modules and has the potential to revolutionise the way people manage energy usage in their own home, providing added flexibility and multiple cost savings.
Cyrille Brisson, Vice President Marketing, Eaton Electrical EMEA said: “The collaborative development between Eaton and Nissan enabled us to optimize development and production costs and deliver a well-integrated offer to consumers. Our system will be provided to end-users completely ready to use, with all required elements including cabling and installation by a certified professional, at a starting price of €4,000 for 4.2KWh nominal. Our policy is to avoid hidden extra costs and achieve a lower total cost of ownership than other major offers already announced.
Both companies have a well-established footprint in Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. At Eaton, we have a network of over 1,000 distributors working with qualified installers in 77 countries. We ensure that consumers access, store and use clean power safely and efficiently in the comfort of their own home.”
The new xStorage system unveiled today marks the start of a longer-term commitment by Nissan and Eaton to widen the portfolio of energy storage solutions available to both private and commercial customers. Nissan and Eaton expect to sell more than 100,000 xStorage units within the next five years as the consumer appetite for this type of technology continues to grow.
About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,600 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. In 2014 Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 675,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, small cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle with 96% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers a strong line-up of 23 diverse and innovative models in Europe under the Nissan and Datsun brands
About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2014, the company sold more than 5.3 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.3 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceana; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company with 2015 sales of $20.9 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 97,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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