In recent years, solar energy has become more popular, affordable and accessible to homeowners. Partnered with a drastic increase in energy costs, many homeowners are making the switch to solar power systems to reduce their reliance on the grid and reduce their energy costs as a result.

While solar power systems can provide significant cost savings and environmental benefits, it is important to track and manage the performance of your energy usage to ensure that you are getting the most out of your investment. This is where a home energy management system from Solahart comes into play.

Us Brisbanites are a lucky bunch. Not only do we get to enjoy our beautiful climate nearly year-round, but we also have the luxury of our sunshine saving us money. While the cost of living has drastically increased in recent times, we are all eager to save our hard-earned dollars wherever we can. This is why many of us are making the switch to solar.

One of the many upgrades solar power has undergone over the last decade is the use of smart technology. The creation of home energy management systems has been a game-changer to cost savings related to your solar power system.

What exactly is a Home Energy Management System?

A home energy management system is an impressive tool that allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage from anywhere at any time through their smartphone.

The system connects with your solar power and to other smart devices in your home to provide you with a clear picture of your energy usage and energy production. Solahart has designed a home energy management system (HEMS) with plenty of convenient features to ensure you are getting the most out of your solar power system.

HEMS includes the following impressive features:

Real-time monitoring: With a home energy management system, you can see exactly how much energy your solar power system is generating and how much energy your home is using at any given time from anywhere. We have an app, atHome, where all of your solar power data is at your fingertips. This technology allows you to make adjustments to your energy usage to ensure you are using your solar power to the best of its ability and to save you as much money as possible.

Energy usage history: Solaharts home energy management system provides you with a clear picture of your energy usage over time. This information is helpful to identify trends and patterns in your energy usage, which helps you to make more informed decisions about your own energy consumption. For example, you will see how much energy you are consuming at night in relation to the energy your system is generating during the day. You can then adjust your usage accordingly.

Energy cost tracking: In order to save money on your energy costs, it is important to understand exactly where your money is going. HEMS provides you with valuable information on the cost of your energy usage. This can help you to identify areas where you can reduce your energy consumption and save money on your energy bills.

Smart device integration: A home energy management system can also integrate with other smart devices and smart appliances in your home. This includes your PV system, your solar hot water system, your solar battery storage unit, and other appliances that are able to connect to the network. This allows you to control your energy usage and optimize your solar power system all from your phone.

What Makes A Home Energy Management System So Important?
Installing a solar power system is your first step in saving money and reducing your carbon footprint. While this first step is the most important one, getting the most out of your system is important for getting the most out of your investment. As the age-old saying goes, knowledge is power and installing and utilizing HEMS gives you that power.

Here are some of the top reasons to install a home energy management system:

Energy efficiency: By tracking your energy usage in real-time, you can identify areas where you may be wasting energy. You can then make informed changes to your energy usage to really optimize your system. This will help you save money on your energy bills and continue to reduce your environmental footprint.

Save you money: As a home energy management system can help you track the cost of your energy usage, it can then help you clearly identify areas where you can save money on your energy bills. By making adjustments to your usage, you can reduce your overall energy costs and get the most bang for your buck.

Weather predictions: HEMS has an impressive feature that predicts your energy generation from seasonal and daily weather patterns. This smart system then decides from this data when the best time is to use higher energy-consuming devices and appliances.

Using Your Home Energy Management System 

Using a home energy management system from Solahart is easy and straightforward. All you need is a smartphone and we take care of the rest. Here’s how to get started:

Install your solar power system: First things first, you need to contact our friendly team at Solahart in Brisbane to install your new solar power system. We are solar power experts and can help you design and install a solar power system tailored to your home’s unique needs and to your budget.

Install your home energy management system: Once your solar power system is up and running, we can install your home energy management system. We will assist you with the setup of your system and then you download the atHome App and you are ready to go!

Monitor your energy usage: Once your home energy management system is installed, you can start monitoring your energy usage straight away. As you can use the system to track your energy production and usage, you can then identify areas where you can reduce your energy usage while optimizing your solar power system and saving you money.

Installing a Solahart solar power and solar hot water system is a great way to reduce your bills and your environmental footprint. Taking your environmentally conscious behaviour to the next stage with a home energy management system from Solahart is an incredibly valuable tool. By providing real-time monitoring, energy usage history, and smart device integration, a home energy management system can help you to optimize your energy consumption, reduce your energy costs, and get the most out of your investment.

If you’re considering investing in solar power for your home, be sure to get in touch with us at Solahart to discuss the best system for you.