PowerPair

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.
Eligible Batteries
Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit Emporia Battery SolaX Xpower ESS 10 9.0 kWh 5.53 kW $25 $306 Emporia Battery SolaX Xpower ESS 15 13.5 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420 Emporia Battery SolaX Xpower ESS 20 18.0 kWh 7.6 kW $35 $420 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 10C 10 kWh 7.08 kW $33 $392 Enphase IQ Battery 10 or 10T 10.08 kWh 3.84 kW $17 $204 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit 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 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 eForce 9.6 + Envy True 8kW 9.6 kWh 7.68 kW $35 $425 Fortress Power eForce 9.6 + Envy True 10kW 9.6 kWh 7.68 kW $35 $425 Fortress Power eForce 9.6 + Envy True 12kW 9.6 kWh 7.68 kW $35 $425 Fortress Power eForce 19.2 + Envy True 8kW 19.2 kWh 12 kW $55 $664 Fortress Power eForce 19.2 + Envy True 10kW 19.2 kWh 12 kW $55 $664 Fortress Power eForce 19.2 + Envy True 12kW 19.2 kWh 12 kW $55 $664 Fortress Power eForce 28.8 + Envy True 8kW 28.8 kWh 12 kW $55 $664 Fortress Power eForce 28.8 + Envy True 10kW 28.8 kWh 12 kW $55 $664 Fortress Power eForce 28.8 + Envy True 12kW 28.8 kWh 12 kW $55 $664 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 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 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit FranklinWH aPower X + aGateX 13.6 kWh 5 kW $23 $276 FranklinWH aPower 2 + aGate 1.3 15 kWh 10 kW $46 $552 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit 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 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit 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 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit Qcell Q.SAVE D10.0SX 9 kWh 5.5 kW $25 $304 Qcell Q.SAVE D15.0SX 13.5 kWh 8.3 kW $38 $459 Qcell Q.SAVE D20.0SX 18 kWh 11.1 kW $51 $614 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit 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 Battery Make2,4 Battery Model2,4 Usable Rated Capacity (kWh)3 Nameplate Capacity Continuous Discharge (kW)1 Monthly Bill Credit Annual Potential Bill Credit 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.