Sponge - Battery Commissioning Fee

Product Description

Maximize Solar + Storage Returns. Minimize Complexity.

Sponge’s Battery Optimization system is a plug-and-play control solution that transforms how commercial and industrial customers operate their solar + storage projects. Unlike static controls, Sponge adapts in real time to weather conditions, grid stability, and time-of-use pricing—unlocking more value from every kilowatt-hour.

Customer Benefits

• Higher Project ROI – Adaptive optimization increases storage revenue potential.
• Lower CAPEX – Reduce project costs by avoiding unnecessary upgrades and unlocking incentives.
• Policy-Ready – Configured for Canadian market incentives and interconnection requirements.
• Future-Proof – Algorithm updates keep the system competitive as markets and rates change.
  
  

 What Commissioning Services am I paying for?

1. Sponge will reach out to you directly to onboard your project SLD.
2. Sponge verifies communication design plan for project and makes recommendations for optimized communication (RS485 vs. Modbus TCP)
3. Sponge will remotely support hardware installation with 1:1 phone availability on installation day.
4. Once the hardware is installed Sponge remotely manages all system configuration efforts, verifying communication between Sponge EMC and all relevant devices (Inverter, Smart Meter, CT, Battery, etc), implementing your clients energy storage strategy.
5. After two weeks of data gathering (using static setpoints) Sponge initiates forecast based optimization making performance enhancing adjustments according to the specific dynamics of the system.

How to Build your Battery Optimization Package

1. 1. If you need help evaluating the viability of a battery at your next solar project, Sponge can support you.
   2. Submit project info on the Sponge Intake Form. To evaluate your project we need the following information.
      1. Interval Load Data (In Ontario this is accessible via your utility through Green Button)
         1. If no Interval data is available we can work with monthly energy bills
      2. A single line diagram of the proposed system
      3. Project Postal Code
   3. Sponge can help you prepare a battery proposal including
      1. Bespoke Energy Storage Strategy (ESS)
      2. Recommended Battery Size and Brand (Sold by Frankensolar)
      3. Payback Period, NPV and RoI Analysis
      4. Comparison with traditional net-meter project option
   4. If you are applying the SaveOnEnergy Load Displacement Grant to your project, ensure you have submitted your project BEFORE you sign a deal with your client.

Once your client committed to the system: 

1. Reach out to your trusted Frankensolar Sales Rep to coordinate the purchase of your selected battery and solar equipment, or place all items in the cart in the Frankensolar webstore. 
2. Add your chosen Sponge EMC to your Frankensolar Webstore cart. 
1.   (For Projects under 80kWh Battery Size)
2. Sponge EMC Pro (For Projects over 80kWh Battery Size)
3. Sponge EMC Pro+ (For Projects Requiring additional uptime and physical security)
3. Add Sponge - Battery Optimization Commissioning Fee to your Frankensolar Webstore Cart.
1. For projects under 80kWh Battery size, commissioning is free. SKIP this step.
2. For Projects over 80kWh Battery Size, Add Commissioning to cart

Battery Optimization Key Features

• Dynamic Control – Predictive algorithms recalculate battery strategy every 10 minutes, adjusting inverter setpoints to maximize returns.
• Onsite Processing – No cloud dependency; real-time response with local hardware for speed and reliability.
• Multiple Value Streams – Demand charge reduction, energy arbitrage, export limit compliance, and incentive capture.
• Fast Commissioning – Pre-configured integrations with major inverters and meters for quick deployment.
  
  

Ideal For

• Commercial & industrial solar + storage projects (mid-scale)
• EPCs, developers, and integrators seeking higher margins
• Customers in markets with time-of-use rates or demand charges

Optimize Your System. Maximize Your ROI.

Want to unlock more savings? Pair a Sponge Optimization subscription tailored to your project type:

• Zero Export / Load Displacement Optimization
  
• Net Metering + Battery Optimization
  
• Off-Grid / PV-Diesel Optimization
  

Learn more about Sponge Optimization Subscriptions
Discover the full Sponge Zero Export Package