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Description
Yotta Block (YB-1) is a 1 kWh distributed energy storage module that integrates behind photovoltaic modules on commercial rooftops. DPI-208 and DPI-480 are native 3-phase for 208V or 480V grid connection. They support up to four high-capacity PV modules, can be used for solar-only or solar-plus-storage applications, and integrate with Yotta Block. Yotta Vision EMS is a software platform for EPCs and facilities managers to deploy, remotely monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain Yotta energy systems in real time, including load control, battery storage, solar, generators, and EV charging technologies. It supports demand-charge reduction and utility-cost reduction through time-of-use and peak-shaving strategies.
Key Differentiators
- First modular solar battery that integrates behind rooftop solar panels - Distributed storage behind PV modules rather than dedicated battery storage space - Retrofittable, plug-and-play architecture; modular scaling in 1 kWh increments - Designed to reduce soft costs and variable EPC costs relative to centralized storage approaches - Low-voltage design; passive thermal regulation - Microinverter can be used for solar-only or solar-plus-storage at a price stated as equivalent to string inverters.
Use Cases
explore demand response or Virtual Power Plants to reduce utility costs, install solar panels and/or energy storage/ batteries, electrify your building, reduce building energy/ utility costs
Cost Savings
- Reduces upfront project costs through a plug-and-play design that avoids additional infrastructure and lowers installation and soft costs compared to traditional storage systems - Lowers utility costs by storing excess solar energy and using it during peak periods, reducing demand charges and reliance on grid electricity - Improves energy utilization by capturing and using on-site solar that would otherwise be curtailed - Enables ongoing savings through peak-shaving strategies supported by Yotta Vision - Reduces long-term operating costs through a modular, distributed, low-voltage design that simplifies maintenance, troubleshooting, and minimizes downtime
Operational Emissions
- Maximizes the amount of solar energy a building can actually use, rather than wasting or exporting it inefficiently; - Enables more solar to be installed behind existing grid contraints (via higher DC:AC ratios), accelerating renewable deployment without waiting for interconnection upgrades.
Project Type
Both existing building retrofits and new construction
Essential Building Characteristics
Required physical building characteristics
Ideal Building Characteristics
Ideal physical building characteristics
Minimum Project Size
Minimum project size
Ideal Project Size
Ideal project size
Additional Considerations
Gateway connection for YOTTA VISION 2.0
NY Contractor Availability
Installation contractor availability
Other Screening Criteria
Yotta's energy system is modular and scalable, with applications for commercial, industrial and multifamily properties.
Installed By
Customers / project parties include Action Solar, Axis Solar, Citadel Solar, Native Solar, Upstart Power, CPS Energy, Extra Space Storage, Texas County & District Retirement System HQ, and Buhach Pre-School.
Case Studies
See case study attachments
During Installation
Resident impact during installation
Post Installation
Lower, more stable energy costs, improved reliability, and minimal disruption to daily life
NY Incentives/Financing Resources
Eligible incentives and financing resources
Upfront Costs
YB-1 retails for $900 per kilowatt-hour per unit and the DPI microinverters are roughly $300-$350 per unit.
Ongoing Costs
Ongoing costs
Payback Period
Payback period
Ease of Operations
Installer support, training videos, and tech support phone are available.
Service Support
Service or maintenance contractor availability
Data + Performance
Yotta Vision provides system-level and module-level visibility across the solar and storage system, enabling real-time remote monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting. It tracks performance at the solar module and microinverter level, displays system output over time, and sends alerts on performance issues or events.
Specifications
Yotta Block: UL 9540A testing. DPI-208 / DPI-480: UL-1741 (SA) compliant, meets California Rule 21 requirements, and complies with rapid shutdown requirements / exceeds NEC rapid shutdown requirements.