Proven Performance in Action
How the Sol-Max community participated in a real-world residential energy-storage initiative.
The Sol-Max Proven Performance Program brought together solar installers, electrical contractors, distributors, and homeowners to expand real-world experience with the Sol-Max residential energy-storage platform. The program combined special package pricing with field participation, installer feedback, and continued system improvement.
Program Overview
Program Participation at a Glance
83
Unique Program Applications
17
Installer and Electrical-Contractor Applicants
14 solar installers and 3 electrical contractors.
20
Homeowner and End-User Applicants
17
Distinct Distributor Selections
Distinct distributor options referenced across submitted applications.
01 — Participation
Who Applied
Program interest extended across both the solar trade and residential market. Seventeen applications came from solar installers or electrical contractors, while fifteen came from homeowners and end users.
17
Solar installers and electrical contractors applied
Fourteen solar installers and three electrical contractors submitted applications to participate in the Proven Performance Program.
14
Solar Installers
3
Electrical Contractors
15
Homeowners / End Users
Applicant-type breakdown: 32 categorized applications.
02 — Market Reach
Distributor Connections
Submitted applications referenced 17 distinct distributor selections, showing participation across multiple regions and distribution relationships.
03 — Original Program Offer
The Program Package
The program offered qualifying participants a complete Sol-Max ESS package at a published program price of $5,350, representing $5,048 in savings from the listed standard MAP price.
Package Included
- —One MN15-12KW AIO inverter
- —One MNPowerflo16 battery
- —One conduit box set
Historical pricing published for the Proven Performance Program. This article does not represent a current offer.
05 — Original Program Material
Original Proven Performance Program Flyer
The original program flyer presented the complete ESS package, published program pricing, participant eligibility, and the goals of the Sol-Max Proven Performance Program.
Figure 01
Proven Performance Program — Original Campaign Flyer
04 — Field Learning
Why Proven Performance Matters
The Proven Performance Program was designed to expand real-world system experience while creating a direct feedback loop between Sol-Max, installers, contractors, distributors, and system owners. Field participation helps identify practical installation needs, improve technical resources, strengthen training, and guide future firmware and product refinements.
05 — Methodology
About the Participation Data
The participation figures in this article report 83 unique program applications. The available applicant-type breakdown contains 32 categorized records: 14 solar installers, 3 electrical contractors, and 15 homeowners or end users. Application submission does not necessarily indicate final approval, purchase, installation, or program completion.
06 — Conclusion
A Growing Field Community
The first applications demonstrated interest from both the professional solar trade and residential system owners. With 17 installer and electrical-contractor applicants and participation connected to multiple distributor selections, the program created a valuable foundation for broader field learning and continued product improvement.
End of SoNews Issue 02
Published by Sol-Max Inc.