September 26, 2005—GridPoint, Inc., announces the availability of GridPoint Connect, which enables customers to easily integrate renewable energy and leverage instant, automatic, silent backup power, according to the company, which builds intelligent energy management products.
GridPoint Connect, explains the company, is a grid-tied battery backup product that integrates and converts energy from solar panels into electricity that can be used immediately or stored within the product for future use. The product can also determine the amount of energy used from solar panels versus the utility company as well as peak usage throughout the day. In addition to providing backup power during outages, GridPoint Connect also enables users to sell excess energy back to the utility.
“GridPoint Connect allows energy-conscious consumers and businesses who are using or considering solar power to further increase the benefits of using a renewable energy source,” says Peter L. Corsell, president and CEO of GridPoint. “With GridPoint Connect, they gain back up power as well as intelligence about the type and amount of energy being consumed. It also allows users to participate in the emerging smart grid and become more proactive in making energy choices.” GridPoint Connect is a self-contained unit that is easy to install, notes the company.
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