A solar power system already offers more benefits like producing electricity during peak hours and helping you manage your electricity usage. But with new solar products and new technologies, you have more control and options on how you use and consume energy.
1. Energy Management Systems and Displays
Installing energy management systems at your home or business is an effective way to manage power consumption and reduce power bills.
Energy management systems (EMS), also called home energy management systems (HEMS), are smart systems that allow you to monitor and have complete control over your energy production and usage. It shows you how much solar energy your solar power system is generating and when you are using electricity. It also shows the details of the past electricity consumption on demand.
An EMS also provides remote operation features. It can set up your devices to operate at the scheduled time. Since the system allows you to control your electric appliances that are connected to it, you can efficiently manage your energy usage by turning them on during off-peak and shoulder periods.
The main benefit of energy management systems is they provide you with a customised plan to make the most of your solar power. There are two options when it comes to home solar energy management systems. They are battery-integrated and inverter-integrated systems. You can also install a display for your home energy management system to monitor your electricity generation and usage.
2. Battery Storage
Solar battery storage systems provide an innovative solution to use solar energy at its full potential. By installing a solar battery system, you can save the excess solar energy that your solar panel system generates during the day and use it any time during the day or night— and during power outages. In addition, it gives you the flexibility to avoid using grid electricity during peak periods when they are the most expensive. Solar battery storage increases your energy independence and helps manage your power consumption more conveniently and efficiently.
Modern solar battery systems are also highly efficient with a long-life span. They can store a large amount of solar energy in smaller volumes, allowing you to make maximum savings.
If you are considering a solar battery system, now is the best time as solar batteries are affordable now more than ever. All you need to do is just check if solar batteries are suitable for you to make savings and find the right battery size. Also, make sure to consult with your solar installer for the best battery system and deals that suit your needs.
3. Smart Metres
Smart metres also called advanced metres or type 4 metres are digital devices that measure the amount of electricity used at a given time. It essentially records the electricity usage at an interval of 30 minutes.
Installing a smart metre is highly beneficial if you are installing a solar panel and solar battery system. The readings are accurate and can be accessed from remote.
The main benefit of using a smart metre is it gives homeowners the flexibility to manage and control their electricity usage and save on their electricity bills. Since it allows you to read the amount of unused electricity fed back into the grid, it can help you manage your solar power usage more efficiently. It also provides information on your energy usage throughout the day in graphical representation for easy understanding.
Having smart metres connected to your solar power system also gives you the advantage of going for a flexible electricity pricing plan from your energy retailer. Just contact your electricity retailer to install a smart metre if you need it.
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