Energy Monitoring System
Hardware and software that tracks your home's real-time electricity production (from solar), consumption (by load), and grid interaction. Common brands: Sense, Emporia, Enphase, SolarEdge.
Why It Matters
Monitoring reveals where your energy goes — often surprising. Identifying that your pool pump uses 2,000 kWh/year or your old fridge uses 800 kWh/year enables targeted efficiency improvements.
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Energy Management System (EMS)
Software and hardware that monitors and controls energy production, storage, and consumption in real time to optimize self-consumption, minimize costs, and manage battery dispatch.
Smart Electrical Panel
An intelligent breaker panel that provides circuit-level monitoring and control, enabling load management, backup prioritization, and integration with solar and battery systems.