Tesla Motors isn’t the only game in town when it comes to re-branding automotive fame into the energy storage business.
Mercedes-Benz energy storage units for private homes
Daimler has also announced the start of deliveries for its home energy storage systems produced under the Mercedes-Benz brand by subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE.
Initially, Daimler entered into the ESS for business and utility companies; today, private homes is the next logical step in leveraging its advantage from developing battery packs for cars.
In case of Daimler, a ‘single block’ stores 2.5 kWh, and up to eight units and be connected for a total of 20 kWh.
Sales through a nationwide network of sales partners, and partner companies, has begun in Germany and will soon be expanded internationally.
Harald Kröger, Head of Development Electrics/ Electronics and E-Drive Mercedes-Benz Cars said that there is
“tremendous interest in our energy storage units and we have already received numerous orders”.
Most of the private homes customers intends to have ESS with photovoltaic system.
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