Optimize your solar panels to save energy and cut electricity costs.
Many people choose solar panels to save energy — both for the environment and to reduce their electricity bills.
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To truly benefit from your solar power system, it’s important to understand the key components and how they work together.
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Without a smart monitoring system, optimizing your energy usage requires constant attention and knowledge. The better you know your solar energy system, the easier it is to save energy and lower your electricity costs.
How much does it cost you to monitor your energy consumption manually?
To save energy on your electricity bill without an automatic system, you need to monitor several factors yourself every day and decide when to adjust your setup. This requires constant attention to multiple variables.
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Here are the three most important things you need to keep track of:
Weather:
Have you checked how many hours of sunlight to expect? For example, if it gets cloudy in the afternoon, your solar panel production may decrease. That’s why it’s important to monitor the weather forecast and plan when to use electricity or charge your battery to maximize energy savings on your electricity bill.
Your home battery status:
How much electricity do you use, and when during the day is your consumption highest? It’s important to know if your battery can cover your needs. For example, if you start your washing machine at 7 PM, when electricity rates are high, you risk buying expensive power if your battery is empty. Therefore, you should regularly check whether you are making the most of your own electricity and battery.
Electricity prices:
When is electricity cheap, and when is there a risk of high prices? Electricity rates change every hour, and you need to monitor price fluctuations daily to plan your consumption accordingly. For example, if electricity is cheap at 3 AM, it’s a good idea to charge your battery then—but only if you notice this and adjust your settings yourself.
Avoid high electricity costs with smarter use of power and your battery
Many find it quickly becomes overwhelming and time-consuming to try to avoid high electricity costs and adjust their consumption based on their solar power system.
By using IntelliCharge.AI, you get a tool that automatically optimizes your electricity usage and monitors the weather, your home battery, your consumption, current electricity prices, and other relevant information to optimize your energy use — all without the need for any extra hardware.
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Below is a brief overview of how IntelliCharge.AI stands out compared to other AI systems.
Market Conditions: Dynamic electricity pricing with intervals ranging from 15 minutes to one hour, combined with regionally variable tariffs and grid fees.
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Control your EV charging and protect your home battery
When you charge your electric vehicle, it can quickly drain your home battery if not managed properly. With a locking feature, you can ensure the battery is only used for charging when electricity is cheap, while preserving energy for the rest of your household.
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By locking the battery about 15 minutes before charging starts, you can prevent your EV from drawing power directly from the battery when prices are high. The lock protects the battery during the current hour plus any additional hours you choose. The battery can still charge and discharge slightly (around +/- 5%), but most of the energy is preserved for later use.
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This way, you can plan your charging more efficiently and save energy on your electricity bill by taking advantage of the cheapest time slots.