Eligible Equipment
EASE incentives only apply to equipment that has completed successful testing by SCE. In particular smart inverters need to have passed CSIP certification, be capable of communications and be listed on the California Energy Commission list of approved smart inverters.
The following products* are approved for installation in the EASE program:
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SMA Sunny Boy (solar only)
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SMA Sunny Tripower (solar only)
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Generac PWRCell (solar + battery storage)
*Some of these inverters may require an additional piece of equipment or an optional module to enable communications. Verify with your installer that it is included in your system design.
SMA Sunny Boy
Residential Solar
Models: 3.0-US / 3.8-US / 5.0-US / 6.0-US / 7.0-US / 7.7-US
The newest Sunny Boy-US now brings even more value- added features to the Power+ Solution, including:
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Proprietary ShadeFix technology from SMA offers superior power production with a reduced component count versus competitors, which provides maximum reliability
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SunSpec certified shutdown devices from SMA give integrators a more cost-effective way to achieve compliance with NEC 2017 module-level shutdown
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Advanced AFCI compliant to new Standard UL 1699B Ed.1 for arc fault protection – delivering improved safety and reliability while allowing for automatic resetting
Find more information about the SMA Sunny Boy here.
SMA Sunny Tripower
Commercial Solar
Models: 33-US / 50-US / 62-US
The Sunny Tripower CORE1 is the world’s first free-standing PV inverter for commercial rooftops, carports, ground mount and repowering legacy solar projects. From distribution to construction to operation, the Sunny Tripower CORE1 enables logistical, material, labor and service cost reductions, and is the most versatile, cost-effective commercial solution available. Integrated SunSpec PLC for rapid shutdown and enhanced DC AFCI arc-fault protection ensure compliance to the latest safety codes and standards.
Find more information about the SMA Sunny Tripower here.
Generac PWRCell
Residential Solar and Solar + Storage
Models: 7.6kW 1Ø, 11.4kW 3Ø PWRcell Inverter w/ CTs
Solar-plus-storage is simple with the Generac PWRcell Inverter. This bi-directional inverter offers a simple, efficient solution for battery-ready PV and solar-plus-storage configurations, up to 15kW of PV and 34.2kWh of storage. Standard operating modes include self-supply (24/7, time-of-use, etc.), backup power, zero-export and energy cost management, making PWRcell the industry’s most feature-rich line of inverters, available in single-phase and three-phase models.
Find more information about the Generac PWRCell here.