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Meet Ara Core

Designed to seamlessly manage solar power, battery storage, EV charging, and backup power,

Ara transforms a new home into a self-sustaining energy ecosystem.

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Texas residents can claim up to $5,500 in solar rebates.*

Your solar system also qualifies for a property tax exemption

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Southern Living Idea House

dcbel is proud to be powering the Southern Living Idea House in Fredericksburg, Texas.

See Ara in action and explore the latest innovations in home design. The Idea House will be open to the public for tours from September 18 through December 20.


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Southern Living Idea House

dcbel is proud to be powering the Southern Living Idea House in Fredericksburg, Texas.

See Ara in action and explore the latest innovations in home design. The Idea House will be open to the public for tours from September 18 through December 20.


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Get your new home

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Build with confidence. Install Ara once and ready your home for solar, bidirectional charging, battery storage and backup power.
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INTEGRATED

One Home Energy Station. One installation. One support team.

FLEXIBLE

Connect clean energy sources at your own pace without costly retrofits.

UPDATED

Free software updates help keep Ara current long after installation.

STEAMLINED

Replaces solar inverters, bidirectional charger, Level 2 charger, battery inverter, and home energy management system.

Blackouts

Texas homeowners know that power outages can happen when you least expect them.

With Ara Core, your home can continue operating during grid interruptions by intelligently managing available energy from solar panels, batteries, and compatible electric vehicles.
When the sun is shining, solar energy can continue powering your home and charging your battery system.

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Add solar

Whether solar panels are part of your initial build or planned for a future upgrade, Ara gives homeowners a smarter path forward.

Built on dcbel’s advanced DC microinverter architecture, Ara seamlessly integrates solar capabilities that capture, monitor, and maximize energy at the panel level.


What makes

What makes

Ara unique?

• Ara’s Orchestrate operating system decides whether to use, store or sell energy 100 times per second to maximize the value of your energy


• Turns a compatible bidirectional EV into the biggest home battery you’ll ever own


• Designed in Montreal by Paul Deutschman of Porsche and Corvette design heritage


• Built in the USA for uncompromised safety

What makes

What makes

Ara unique?

• Ara’s Orchestrate operating system decides whether to use, store or sell energy 100 times per second to maximize the value of your energy


• Turns a compatible bidirectional EV into the biggest home battery you’ll ever own


• Designed in Montreal by Paul Deutschman of Porsche and Corvette design heritage


• Built in the USA for uncompromised safety

Better energy

more freedom


30% greater efficiency

Typical solar systems and bidirectional chargers use multiple inverters to deliver energy to your home, which leads to accumulated power losses of up to 30%. Ara’s patented all-in-one power conversion lets you keep more of the energy you generate, so you buy less from the grid.

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Universal EV charging

Ara gives you both bidirectional DC charging and a second connector to charge two EVs at once. It’s designed to support all EV standards so you’re always ready for what’s next.

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The highest standards of security

Your home energy is in good hands. Ara is certified to stringent UL and CSIP standards, and your energy data is always protected thanks to military-grade data encryption.

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Built for the long haul

Ara comes with a 12 year warranty and can be installed indoors or outside for maximum flexibility.

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Build your private grid.

Get total home energy control.

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(1) Based on a modeled scenario for a PG&E customer on the EV2-A rate plan. Assumptions include a 2,400 sq. ft. home with average monthly energy consumption of 1,275 kWh, and daily EV discharging at 7.6 kW for 2 hours (approximately 288 kWh/month). Seasonal electricity rates used: $0.31/kWh in winter and $0.18/kWh in summer. Actual savings may vary depending on utility rates, energy usage, EV battery capacity, and user behavior. This estimate is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee savings.
(2) Based on participation in two vehicle-to-grid (V2G) programs: (1) California’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), which compensates at $2 per kW for up to 60 hours annually, assuming a discharge rate of 7.6 kW per hour; and (2) the CAISO Flex Market, with an average compensation of $0.14 per kWh, based on daily participation of 3 hours at 5 kW (15 kWh total). Actual earnings may vary depending on program availability, participation levels, EV battery capacity, and utility partnerships. This estimate is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee compensation.
(3) Terms and Conditions apply. Earning incentives depends on eligibility, enrollment and participation in available programs. This rebate offer is available for a limited time and is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The rebate amount may vary and is subject to change based on availability. Eligibility for rebates is determined based on customer qualification criteria. Rebates are issued in phases as program requirements are met.
(4) Based on 30 kWh use per day using the an EV with a rated battery capacity of 111 kWh. Rationing power assumes 10 kWh use per day. Your results may vary based on energy usage.
(5) Warranty terms and conditions available here
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