The Ultimate Energy Management Solution
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The Savant Power System utilizes advanced technology to provide seamless energy management, integrating solar, battery, and generator sources. With components like Savant Power Modules and a Hybrid Inverter, users can monitor and control their energy usage effectively.
Workflow is simplified through the Savant app, allowing users to automate settings based on real-time energy availability and gain insights into their consumption patterns. The system is scalable, catering to both small and large installations, making it versatile for various home sizes.
However, potential risks include dependency on technology and the need for proper installation to ensure optimal performance. Users should also consider the initial investment and ongoing maintenance for the system to function effectively.
Smart Panel Package (Monitoring + Basic Control): From $1,600 MSRP (hardware only, dealer-installed)
200A Full Power System (20kWh Storage): ~$23,000 MSRP (hardware only, dealer-installed)
400A Full Power System (40kWh Storage): ~$46,000 MSRP (hardware only, dealer-installed)
Power Storage 50 (50kWh High-Capacity): From $34,000 MSRP (hardware only, dealer-installed)
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Savant does not publish pricing on its website. Based on official press releases and installer sources, a Smart Panel Package (monitoring and basic load control) starts at $1,600 MSRP for hardware. A full 200A system with 20kWh battery storage runs approximately $23,000 MSRP, and a 400A system with 40kWh runs approximately $46,000 MSRP. The PS50 (50kWh) starts at $34,000 MSRP. All prices are hardware only, before installation labor and applicable tax credits. Actual installed costs vary by region, home complexity, and dealer.
The Span Panel ($3,500 to $4,500) replaces your entire breaker box and gives every circuit smart control by default. It works with batteries from Tesla, Enphase, and FranklinWH but does not include its own battery or inverter. Savant takes a modular approach: individual Power Modules ($120 each for 20A, $240 for 60A) install alongside existing breakers without replacing the panel. You choose which circuits to make smart. Savant also manufactures its own battery storage (PS20/PS50), inverters, and EV charger, creating a vertically integrated ecosystem. Span is better for homeowners who want vendor-neutral battery compatibility. Savant is better for those who want a single-vendor system covering panel, storage, and smart home from one app.
Tesla Powerwall 3 provides 13.5kWh of storage with 11.5kW continuous output and an integrated inverter for $13,000 to $16,500 installed. It focuses on battery backup and solar integration but does not offer circuit-level load management or smart panel functionality. Savant Power is a broader system: smart panel modules for per-circuit monitoring and control, plus optional battery storage (PS20 at $19,500 MSRP, PS50 at $34,000 MSRP for hardware alone). Savant's advantage is granular load management, where you can choose exactly which circuits run during an outage and shift loads automatically via Smart Budget. Tesla's advantage is lower cost for simple battery backup without smart panel features.
No. This is one of Savant's key differentiators. Power Modules install directly into the existing breaker panel alongside standard circuit breakers. No rewiring, panel replacement, or sub-panel is needed. Modules are available in variants that fit QO, Eaton CH, and 1-inch style load centers. By contrast, the Span Panel requires a full panel replacement, and the Lumin system requires adding a sub-panel. Savant's retrofit approach tends to be faster and less disruptive to install.
Yes. Savant's Smart Panel modules work with any electrical panel and can monitor solar production via Current Track Modules. Savant's EnergySage profile lists compatibility with third-party storage from Enphase, Tesla, Sol-Ark, and Franklin in addition to Savant's own PS20 and PS50 batteries. If you already have a solar array with microinverters or a string inverter, Savant can layer monitoring and load management on top of it without replacing your existing equipment.
Yes. Savant's Smart Budget feature monitors total live consumption and automatically sheds non-essential loads to keep the home within its existing amperage rating. This means homeowners can add high-draw loads like EV chargers, heat pumps, and induction cooktops to a 100A or 150A panel without paying $4,000 to $15,000 for a service upgrade. Smart Budget prioritizes circuits based on user-set preferences and adjusts in real time. Savant won the 2024 CEDIA Integrated Home Competition with this feature.
When the grid fails, the Savant system detects the outage in under 70 milliseconds and disconnects from the grid. If battery storage is installed, the system switches to stored power automatically. The app shows remaining battery time in hours and minutes, updated in real time as loads change. Homeowners set circuit priorities in advance, so the system sheds non-essential loads first to extend battery life. Storm Watch mode pre-charges batteries when severe weather is forecast. During an outage, you can change which circuits are powered directly from the app without calling an electrician.
Savant Power Storage systems (PS20 and PS50) are eligible for federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. The 30% residential clean energy credit applied to equipment and installation costs through December 31, 2025. For 2026 installations, homeowners should consult a tax professional to confirm current eligibility, as the credit's availability may have changed. Savant also participates in utility-specific rebate programs, including those from the California Public Utilities Commission and Pacific Gas and Electric. The Smart Panel modules may qualify for the 25C energy efficient home improvement credit (up to $600) when installed as part of an eligible project.