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The R1

Solid oxide fuel cell for residential and light commercial backup power. On-demand operation — runs only when your battery needs it, more than 50 days on a standard 250-gallon propane tank.

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PERFORMANCE

More than 50 days of power on a standard 250-gallon propane tank.

Electrical Coupling

240 VAC / 48 VDC

Energy Production

30 / 32 kWh per day

Power, Maximum (Continuous)

1.25 kW (AC) / 1.35 kW (DC)

Fuel Input Options

Propane / Natural gas

Fuel Consumption (Propane)

0.13 Gal/kWh

Fuel Consumption (Natural Gas)

12 ft³/kWh

Communication

Ethernet / Cellular / Wi-Fi / RS485

Mechanical

Wall- or ground-mounted outdoors.

Dimensions

116.8 × 78.7 × 27.9 cm (46" × 31" × 11")

Weight

88.5 kg (195 lbs) AC / 72.6 kg (160 lbs) DC

Mounting Options

Wall- or ground-mounted

Environmental

42 dBA — quieter than a refrigerator.

Operating Temp

-20 to 50°C

Operating Humidity

Up to 95% condensing

Storage Conditions

-40 to 80°C

Maximum Elevation

2,000 m

Ventilation Requirement

Outdoor operation

Noise Level @ 23 ft (7 m)

42 dBA

Compliance

CSA/ANSI FC 1:21 certified
and UL 62368-1 compliant.

Safety

US: CSA/ANSI FC 1:21 certified, UL 62368-1 compliant
Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 62282-3-100:21, CAN/CSA – C22.2 No. 62368-1

EMC

US: FCC 47 CFR Parts 15 Class B, 20, 24, 27 Class C
Canada: ICES-003, RSS-Gen, RSS-130, RSS 132, RSS-133, RSS-139, RSS-247

Environmental

UL50/UL50E Type 3R

Seismic

Seismic Design Category E (ASCE 7)

Installation

The R1 must be installed and commissioned by a certified Redde installer. Installation is straightforward — one gas line connection, one electrical connection, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi pairing to connect with the home battery system. Redde provides technical support for your first install as part of the certification process. Joining the Redde Installer Program is free and can be completed online.

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