Making your Solar System Smarter
There are a number of devices available to make your existing solar system work smarter.
Hot water Controller
Why send surplus solar generated energy back to the grid?
If your system is registered to receive a deemed export payment then continue to receive this but use the energy that might be going back into the grid in a more efficient way. If you have a hot water tank then use a Hot Water controller to send your surplus solar energy to your tanks immersion heater and get free hot water. This will save your gas bill and during the summer it is likely depending on how much solar energy you have spare, you will not need to switch your gas boiler on!
This also helps extend the lifespan of your gas boiler, as it no longer has to work as hard to meet hot water heating demand.
You have full control of the system through a dedicated app and on the device itself. This allows you to manually activate a hot water boost whenever needed.
You can also schedule the system to run during overnight off-peak electricity rates, so you wake up to a tank of low-cost, hot water — automatically and efficiently.
Smart Solar Systems
Why not let us tell you about the benefits of a Solaredge system for your property. Follow this link to get an overview of the benefits over a traditional solar PV system.
Tesla AI Energy Management
How Does It Work?
Tesla’s AI continuously monitors your solar production, battery level, home energy use, and electricity prices. Using this data, it automatically decides when to store energy, when to use it, and when to draw from or send power to the grid — all in real time.
The system learns your household’s daily patterns and adapts over time to optimise performance without manual input.
What Does It Do?
• Stores excess solar energy for later use
• Charges the battery during off-peak, low-cost electricity periods
• Powers your home from the battery when electricity prices are higher
• Provides seamless backup power during outages
• Automatically balances solar, battery, and grid energy
All activity is visible and controllable through the Tesla app.
How Does It Help You?
• Lower energy bills by using low-cost and self-generated electricity
• Greater energy independence and reduced reliance on the grid
• Peace of mind with automatic backup power
• Smarter energy usage without needing to manage the system manually
• Future-ready for EV charging and smart tariffs
Sunsynk AI Energy Management
How Does It Work?
Sunsynk AI monitors your solar production, battery charge, household usage, and electricity tariffs in real time. Using intelligent algorithms, it automatically decides when to store energy, when to use it, and when to draw from the grid — ensuring your system always operates in the most efficient way.
The system can be fine-tuned to match your lifestyle, tariffs, and priorities through the Sunsynk app or portal.
What Does It Do?
• Stores excess solar energy for later use
• Charges batteries during off-peak or low-cost tariff periods
• Powers your home from stored energy when grid prices are higher
• Manages multiple energy sources including solar, batteries and grid
• Provides automatic backup power during outages
• Lower electricity bills by maximising solar and off-peak energy use
• Greater control and flexibility over how and when energy is used
• Reliable backup power during grid outages
• Improved self-consumption of your solar energy
• Reduced reliance on the grid as energy prices rise