Learn How Savant and SurgeX Partner to Keep the Lights On

On New Year’s Eve, a massive blackout left nearly all of Puerto Rico without electricity, affecting over 1.3 million residents from San Juan to Guaynabo to Dorado. The outage was caused by a failure in an underground power line. Let’s face it—Puerto Rico’s power grid just hasn’t been the same since Hurricane Maria in 2017. 

For homeowners across the island, this blackout is a reminder of the importance of having reliable home energy systems to keep the lights on during emergencies. Investing in innovative solutions like Savant Power and SurgeX batteries can provide the security and functionality needed during these times. Continue reading to learn more.

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Savant Power Systems

Savant offers a wide range of advanced energy storage solutions that work the home's electrical system to help you manage energy sources like solar, battery, and backup generators. With Savant’s Power Modules, you can configure a power backup system that meets your needs, whether powering essential appliances like the refrigerator and oven or powering up the theater room for a much-needed escape.

Savant Power Storage is a reliable way to store energy and feel confident that you’ll have power when you need it. Features include:

• High-capacity 20kWh battery unit

• High power 12.5kW inverter

• 10-year warranty

• Scales up to 800A

• Safe for your home and the environment

SurgeX Solutions

Across the island, an unstable power grid can sometimes cause fluctuations in energy flow. These could result in voltage spikes, brownouts, and complete blackouts like we recently experienced. Energy fluctuations are not good for home electronics or appliances and can cause substantial damage to performance.

One of Savant’s partners is SurgeX, a manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to protect and power your home electronics during outages. Their online double-conversion UPS models offer continuous power conditioning, ensuring your devices receive stable power without interruption. This technology is available to help maintain the functionality of sensitive electronics during power fluctuations. 

Benefits During Emergencies

Equipping your home with a Savant Power system and SurgeX UPS supports your household during emergencies in these ways:

• Continuous Power Supply: Maintain electricity for critical devices like medical equipment, refrigeration, and communication tools.

• Energy Independence: Reduce reliance on the main power grid, which can be unstable, especially during natural disasters or power outages.

• Cost Savings: Utilize stored energy during peak hours to save on electricity bills and provide backup during outages.

• Environmental Impact: Integrate with renewable energy sources like solar panels to create a sustainable, eco-friendly power solution.

The recent blackout in Puerto Rico serves as a reminder of the importance of preparing for the unexpected. Investing in home energy systems like Savant Power with SurgeX is a great way for San Juan, PR, homeowners to boost their confidence in the reliance of their home’s energy and in being protected during emergencies.

Contact us at Audiovisionaries for more information about Savant Power systems available in our region.