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PowerPair

PowerPair for Trade Allies

Offer valuable incentives on residential solar + battery storage.

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Add this attractive home generation/storage option to your service offerings

PowerPair℠ from Duke Energy combines the savings of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage. Eligible North Carolina customers can earn one-time installation incentives when they have a Duke Energy Trade Ally install their qualified equipment. Capacity is limited, incentives are not guaranteed and PowerPair incentives are in addition to any available tax credits.

What PowerPair offers your customers

  • Clean, green energy

    Residential solar power generation supports carbon reduction and a sustainable energy future. Efficient battery storage keeps power available when they need it most.

  • Incentives available

    When you install qualifying PowerPair equipment, your customers may be eligible for one-time incentives up to $9,000 depending on the selected installed equipment.

  • Installation by a trusted pro

    PowerPair equipment must be installed by a trade ally. To become a Duke Energy trade ally, apply here.

Max participation caps for PowerPair are mandated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission and are limited to no greater than 30,000 kW-AC for Solar Panels in both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress. Participation will be subject to availability of the Net Metering Bridge Rider NMB and the Residential Solar Choice Rider RSC.

Solar incentive programs tend to meet their allocation quickly, which is why a random selection process (RSP) was implemented to help ensure equity. The RSP window for the PowerPair program ended on June 7 at 9:00 a.m. Incentive reservation or waitlist placement will be communicated by June 20. On June 21, enrollment will resume on a first-come, first-served basis.

If a customer has recently installed a qualifying solar + battery system, we recommend they apply as soon as possible, as it must be done within 90 days of your operational date.

Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit
Enphase IQ Battery 3 or 3T 3.36 kWh 1.28 kW $5 $60
Enphase IQ Battery 5P 5 kWh 3.84 kW $17 $204
Enphase IQ Battery 10 or 10T 10.08 kWh 3.84 kW $17 $204
Fortress Power eVault Max 18.5 + Envy True 8 kW 18.43 kWh 9.2 kW $42 $504
Fortress Power eVault Max 18.5 + Envy True 10 kW 18.43 kWh 9.2 kW $42 $504
Fortress Power eVault Max 18.5 + Envy True 12 kW 18.43 kWh 9.2 kW $42 $504
Fortress Power eFlex 5.4 kWh + Envy True 8 kW 5.37 kWh 3 kW $13 $156
Fortress Power eFlex 5.4 kWh + Envy True 10 kW 5.37 kWh 3 kW $13 $156
Fortress Power eFlex 5.4 kWh + Envy True 12 kW 5.37 kWh 3 kW $13 $156
Fortress Power Avalon (3 Batteries) 14.7 kWh 7.2 kW $33 $398
Fortress Power Avalon (4 Batteries) 19.6 kWh 9.6 kW $44 $530
Fortress Power Avalon (5 Batteries) 24.5 kWh 12 kW $55 $663
Fortress Power Avalon (6 Batteries) 29.4 kWh 14.4 kW $66 $796
Fortress Power LFP-10 Max + Envy True 8 kW 10.24 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Fortress Power LFP-10 Max + Envy True 10 kW 10.24 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Fortress Power LFP-10 Max + Envy True 12 kW 10.24 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
FranklinWH aPower X + aGateX 13.6 kWh 5 kW $23 $276
Generac PWRcell M3 9 kWh 3.4 kW $15 $180
Generac PWRcell M4 12 kWh 4.5 kW $20 $240
Generac PWRcell M5 15 kWh 5.6 kW $25 $300
Generac PWRcell M6 18 kWh 6.7 kW $30 $360
Generac PWRcell M7 21 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Generac PWRcell M8 24 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Generac PWRcell M9 27 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Generac PWRcell M10 30 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Generac PWRcell M11 33 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Generac PWRcell M12 36 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420
Panasonic Evervolt Ev-X10 9 kWh 5.53 kW $25 $305
Panasonic Evervolt Ev-X15 13.5 kWh 8.29 kW $38 $458
Panasonic Evervolt Ev-X20 19 kWh 11.06 kW $50 $611
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE3800H inverter 1 battery 9.7 kWh 3.8 kW $17 $204
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE5700H inverter 1 battery 9.7 kWh 5 kW $23 $276
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE5700H inverter 2 batteries 19.41 kWh 5.7 kW $25 $300
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE7600H inverter 1 battery 9.7 kWh 5 kW $23 $276
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE7600H inverter 2 batteries 19.41 kWh 7.6 kW $46 $552
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE10000H inverter 1 battery 9.7 kWh 5 kW $23 $276
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE10000H inverter 2 batteries 19.41 kWh 10 kW $46 $552
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE11400H inverter 1 battery 9.7 kWh 5 kW $23 $276
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE11400H inverter 2 batteries 19.41 kWh 10 kW $46 $552
SolarEdge Home Battery 10K1P + SE11400H inverter 3 batteries 28.8 kWh 11.4 kW $52 $624
Tesla Powerwall + 13.5 kWh 5.8 kW $26 $312
Tesla Powerwall 2 13.5 kWh 5 kW $23 $276
Tesla Powerwall 3 13.5 kWh 11.5 kW $52 $624

1For larger battery systems (more than 3 batteries), contact Duke Energy to confirm nameplate capacity continuous discharge rate (kW) and monthly bill credit amount.
2Eligible battery system makes and models may be purchased from other companies besides the listed battery manufacturers.
3kWh reflected is usable energy per product specifications.
4Battery system makes/models may be removed or added from time to time as determined appropriate by Duke Energy (i.e., issues with data collection and testing connectivity with the control vendor and/or manufacturer). Customer battery system eligibility is based on the makes/models eligible at the time of customer enrollment.