Store electricity for your home with this plug-in battery system

With renewable energy sources on the rise, companies are constantly looking for ways create a consistent flow of energy since, typically, renewables rely on nature to work.

A start-up called Orison has proposed a method for storing energy for on-demand electricity needs. The Orison device is a home battery system that plugs directly into the wall and charges itself when utility rates are low so that it can be used when rates are high.

The device was created to work with renewable sources of energy such as solar power, but is capable of functioning with any power source, including the grid.

According to to Orison, power companies will charge a higher price for electricity when demand is high, so it equipped its device with Load Shift technology that stores electricity when utility rates are low in order to optimize energy and pay a lower energy bill over time.

And if you’ve ever fallen victim to a power outage in your home, you know how important a back-up source is. When an outage occurs, Orison automatically switches to battery power to power your home.

Each Orison power device is linked via the Orison Cloud. The integrated network uses data such as utility rates, peak demand charges, weather, blackout alerts, and your usage profile to determine the optimal operating schedule for your device.

Orison works in conjunction with a smartphone app so you can control the system and access its information. In the event of a power outage, you’ll know exactly when it happens and when the grid is restored.

You can also program times for charging and discharging, as well as add and multiple Orison devices.

Orison launched a Kickstarter campaign which has already more than doubled its initial funding goal of $50,000 in order to raise production funds and gauge interest in the product.  The system is currently available for pre-order at an early-bird rate of $1,400 for those interested. Shipping begins in September.