EquipmentUp to date · Jan 15, 2026
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.
Why It Matters
Smart panels like Span or Lumin eliminate the need for a separate critical loads subpanel when adding batteries, simplifying installation and enabling app-based energy management.
Real-World Example
With a Span panel, you can prioritize which circuits get battery backup during an outage and monitor each circuit's energy use in real time.
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Battery Storage
A system that stores excess solar energy for use when the sun isn't shining, providing backup power during outages.
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.