For this reason, it's essential to ensure you always have the latest update. Activating the AutoUpdate feature can be done in just a few steps, as shown in this video.
Details of the compatible CORE series:
The storage systems compatible with the PLENTICORE were launched by Wintersun in collaboration with a leading battery manufacturer. These are two different systems:
• Power-CORE 1.0, with a storage capacity of 9.6 kWh to 25.6 kWh
• Energy-CORE 1.0, with a storage capacity of 5.52 kWh to 18.8 kWh
Both the Energy-CORE and Power-CORE versions are modular, and thanks to Plug & Play, battery module installation is very simple. Their compact dimensions—17.5 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 26 cm deep per module—facilitate placement. Automatic configuration also ensures convenient and straightforward commissioning. Furthermore, a maximum storage capacity of 153.6 kWh can be achieved by connecting up to six towers in parallel. When installing the storage system, it is important to check for the availability of a new update, as the installation of the CORE software, version SW02.08, is a prerequisite for operational compatibility.
“The requirements for planning a photovoltaic installation continue to increase. The goal is to achieve maximum flexibility in the installation design, enabling self-sufficiency in energy from renewable sources. We are taking this evolution into account with compatibility with other battery storage systems,”says Andreas Schmalenberg, product manager at KOSTAL.
The PLENTICORE inverters and the Wintersun CORE storage system have an IP65 protection rating, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Wintersun storage heaters operate within an ambient temperature range of -10 to +55 degrees Celsius.
Depending on the design, the voltage range varies between 120 and 600 volts, with a maximum charge/discharge current of 26 amps for the PLENTICORE BI and the Energy-CORE battery, respectively. When combined with the Power-CORE battery, it's 25 amps. The PLENTICORE Plus, meanwhile, supplies 13 amps.
This achieves a charge/discharge capacity of 2.5–6.5 kW (PLENTICORE plus) or up to 10 kW (PLENTICORE BI), ensuring reliable power supply. To this end, PLENTICORE inverters are equipped with special safety components in accordance with regulations, guaranteeing trouble-free operation. Furthermore, both CORE series offer protection against overvoltage, overcurrent, and short circuits.
The PLENTICORE plus hybrid inverter is the solution for a wide range of installation configurations and offers easy connection to both Wintersun CORE series inverters. The PLENTICORE plus has a power output of between 3 and 10 kW. Even higher power outputs are possible when combined with two or more units. It is dynamically regulated, thus providing the maximum amount of self-generated power at the right time.
The PLENTICORE BI inverter/charger is available in 5.5 and 10 kW power classes, with an input current of 26 amps. Therefore, the KOSTAL inverter/charger is the perfect candidate for expanding an existing photovoltaic system as a complement to a Wintersun battery storage system.
"The features of KOSTAL inverters are remarkable," says Andreas Schmalenberg. "Intelligent shade management, high efficiency, maximum flexibility thanks to the latest generation of common interfaces, variable design through flexible string configuration, and suitability for both home and business applications."
