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Innovative Solar Power Solutions
Maxout Renewables develops renewable energy products and technologies that drive down costs and raise efficiency. Our residential power and backup solutions keep energy flowing through outages and increase the efficiency of residential PV solar systems. Founded by Dr. Eric Cummings, a renowned innovator in renewable energy with a background at Sandia National Laboratories and Cool Earth Solar, we combine deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving to address critical challenges in solar energy systems.Our patented technologies, including the Evergrid, Balancer, and Polyverter, represent breakthroughs in affordability, reliability, and performance. We prioritize real-world applications that deliver measurable benefits to homeowners and installers while advancing grid resilience and sustainability. Our team brings decades of experience in product design, operations, and energy systems to create solutions that solve complex technical and economic constraints in the renewable energy sector.
Services
Evergrid Backup
Polyverter Inverter
Balancer Optimizer
Solar Surge Protection
Energy Monitoring
Highlights and features
- We offer patented technologies that reduce solar system costs by up to 66%.
- Our solutions provide 15 kW of surge power for whole-house reliability.
- We extend battery life by protecting systems from surge-related damage.
- Our team includes pioneers in utility-scale PV plant design and optimization.
- We deliver real-time panel-level monitoring for peak system performance.
Associations and certifications
- American-Made Solar Prize
Services
Evergrid Backup
The Evergrid provides affordable solar backup power during grid outages. Using virtual synchronous condenser technology, it delivers up to 15 kW of surge power to run essential appliances. Homeowners maintain electricity for refrigeration, air conditioning, and charging devices without expensive battery systems.
Balancer Optimizer
This patented system maximizes solar array efficiency by optimizing each panel's output. It combines per-panel optimization, battery management, and real-time monitoring in one unit. Installers reduce costs while homeowners gain energy independence and grid resiliency.
Polyverter Inverter
The Polyverter integrates optimization, storage, and backup capabilities in a single unit. This all-in-one solution cuts weight and cost by over 50% while improving system reliability. It enables seamless transition between grid-tied and off-grid operation for residential applications.
People
Dr. Eric Cummings
Founder, President/CEO
Dr. Cummings founded Cool Earth Solar and holds 31 issued patents. He developed LCOE-optimized PV systems and brings expertise in micro/nanofluidics from Sandia National Laboratories. His technical leadership drives Maxout's innovative energy solutions.
Kirsten Pace
COO
Kirsten co-founded Cool Earth Solar and holds a MS in Mechanical Engineering. She oversees product design and operations, leveraging experience from leading microfluidics technology company LabSmith. Her expertise ensures practical, scalable energy solutions.
Questions
What does the Evergrid do during a power outage?
The Evergrid maintains solar power flow during outages by providing voltage stabilization and surge capacity up to 15 kW, keeping essential appliances running without requiring expensive battery systems.
How does the Balancer improve solar efficiency?
The Balancer optimizes each solar panel's output individually, preventing performance loss from shading or dirt. It combines optimization, monitoring, and storage in one unit to reduce system costs by up to 66%.
What makes the Polyverter different from other inverters?
The Polyverter integrates four key functions—optimization, storage, backup, and grid management—in one lightweight unit. This patented design cuts costs and weight by over 50% compared to traditional hybrid systems.
How does Maxout's technology extend battery life?
Evergrid's surge protection shields batteries from life-limiting power spikes. This reduces wear and tear while allowing smaller battery banks sized for normal loads rather than peak surges.
