PWRcell 2 Solar Battery Storage Integration

Monitor your solar battery status and outage alerts directly on your ecobee smart thermostat and enable longer battery life for your whole home.

The era of smarter home energy use is here.

Effortlessly pair your ecobee smart thermostat¹ and Generac PWRcell 2 Solar Battery Storage System for complete comfort and control, even when the grid fails.

Adjusts the thermostat to extend battery life during outages

Home energy usage insights at your fingertips

View outage details and battery status in real-time

Easy setup between ecobee & Generac devices

¹The integration is available with the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced models. For a limited time, the Smart Thermostat Enhanced is included with the purchase of a Generac PWRcell 2 Solar Battery Storage System.

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Automatically extend backup protection during an outage.

Find calm in the storm
When an outage is detected, your ecobee smart thermostat will automatically adjust your temperature settings to extend battery life.

You’re always in control of your comfort.
During an outage, you can cool your home according to your liking with ease.

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Valuable energy insights at your fingertips.

Reassurance you can rely on
In an outage, view real-time details and monitor battery status directly on your ecobee smart thermostat. With key information, like hours of battery remaining, you can make better energy decisions and stay prepared for what's next.

Make sense of the fine details
Easy-to-read power flow visualizations on your ecobee smart thermostat help you and family members understand how electricity is being generated and consumed in your home.

Why choose PWRcell 2?
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Reliable, long-lasting whole-home backup.

Save more, gain energy independence, and enjoy peace of mind with the Generac PWRcell 2—reliable backup power when you need it most.²

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Save more on your utility bills

When your solar system produces more energy than it needs to power your home, PWRcell 2 stores the surplus for use at night or when rates are highest. It can also recharge from the grid when rates are low. 

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Smarter savings during peak hours

Solar panels generate power when the sun is out, but energy demand often peaks after dark. With variable-rate plans, PWRcell 2 can use your stored energy when utility prices peak, saving you money. 

Life uninterrupted

Backup is only useful when you can rely on it. While traditional solar panel systems stop working when the grid goes down, PWRcell 2 keeps life running smoothly in outages and is backed by a 10-year warranty. 

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Backup that’s bottomless

Pair PWRcell 2 with a Generac generator for virtually unlimited backup.** When the battery depletes, the generator kicks in to power the home and recharge the PWRcell 2, which switches back on when ready.

^**Subject to fuel availability.

²PWRcell 2 works with solar panels from most manufacturers and is compatible with most UL1741 listed interactive (non-grid-forming) microinverters.

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How it works
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An integration designed for your lifestyle.

ecobee and Generac have designed an intelligent ecosystem that enhances comfort and convenience, and equips homeowners with real-time data about their Generac solar battery solutions from their ecobee thermostat and mobile app.

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Link your devices with ease
When a compatible ecobee thermostat and PWRcell 2 share Wi-Fi, the thermostat intuitively prompts you to link them.

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Gain valuable insights
Monitor battery level, home energy production and consumption on your thermostat from the PWRcell 2 status screen.  

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Do not fear, Outage Mode is here
During an outage, backup switches on automatically. The thermostat displays outage status, charge level, and remaining backup time.

ecobee thermostat screen showing home energy consumption rate

Delve deeper into your energy data.
See current solar production, plus net electricity consumed and sent to grid. View battery status and power consumption percentage by source.

Learn more about PWRcell 2

Invest in your sanctuary and save with ecobee.

An ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is included with the purchase of a PWRcell 2 Solar Battery System.

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A new way to home.

ecobee thermostats now seamlessly integrate with Generac products to manage all of your home energy management needs.

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