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Diverting solar energy at home
Everyone knows that solar panels are a great way to generate clean, renewable energy for your home. But what happens when you produce more electricity than you can use? Diverting that excess solar energy to heat your water or charge a home battery can significantly reduce your reliance on the grid and lower your electricity bills. Using a solar energy diverter helps you make the most of your solar energy, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Here, we explore how power diverters, like the myenergi eddi, can help you maximise the benefits of your solar setup, reduce energy costs, and manage your household consumption more efficiently.
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The power of solar diverters
Solar diverters are clever devices that take control of your surplus solar energy. Instead of letting the excess flow back to the grid, diverters redirect it towards handy applications like heating water, charging home batteries, or powering household appliances. Solar diverters like eddi can be seamlessly integrated into your existing energy system to ensure you’re maximising your solar self-consumption.
By introducing a solar diverter into your home, you reduce your dependence on the grid, which means lower energy bills and higher savings. Whether you’re looking to divert excess solar power to hot water or support an EV charger, a solar diverter may be a smart investment.
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Yes – most solar diverters, including eddi, are designed to work with existing electric hot water systems and immersion heaters. This means you don’t need to install a new system; instead, a diverter like eddi will simply redirect your excess solar power to your current water heater, turning surplus energy into hot water.
Savings can depend on your location, the size of your solar system, and your household’s hot water usage. However, using a diverter to divert excess solar power to water heating can reduce your hot water costs by up to 70%, especially if you have high solar generation and low daytime electricity usage.
No, installation is straightforward and can usually be completed in a few hours by a qualified electrician. If you choose to buy eddi with installation through myenergi, our expert team will get your system up and running in no time, making it easy to start diverting your excess solar energy without any hassle.
No, home batteries are not required for a solar diverter to function. However, a battery storage system, such as the myenergi libbi, can further enhance your solar setup by storing generated energy for later use.
Traditional solar water heater
Traditional solar water heaters are a popular choice for homeowners seeking to harness the sun’s energy. These systems typically consist of solar panels mounted on your roof, a storage tank, and a circulation pump.
- How they work: Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into heat energy. This heat is then transferred to a storage tank, where it warms the water inside.
- Installation: Installing a traditional solar water heater requires professional expertise and can be more complex compared to solar diverters.
- Efficiency: While effective, traditional solar water heaters may not be as efficient in colder climates or during periods of low sunlight.
Solar diverters with existing hot water systems
Solar diverters offer a more convenient and cost-effective solution for utilising surplus solar energy to heat water. These devices work in conjunction with your existing electric hot water tank or immersion heater.
- How they work: When your solar panels generate more electricity than you need for other household appliances, a solar diverter will automatically redirect the excess power to your hot water system.
- Installation: Solar diverters are generally easier to install than traditional solar water heaters and can often be retrofitted into existing systems.
- Efficiency: Solar diverters are a highly efficient way to use surplus solar energy, providing significant savings on your hot water bills.
The benefits of using a power diverter
Using a solar power diverter brings numerous advantages to your household’s energy management system:
- Maximise solar self-consumption: A diverter helps you optimise solar energy usage by automatically rerouting excess power, minimising waste and making the most of your renewable energy investment.
- Lower hot water bills: By diverting excess solar power to your water heater, you can reduce your reliance on grid electricity and cut your monthly energy costs, making solar more financially rewarding.
- Environmentally friendly: By diverting solar energy to meet household demands, you lower your carbon footprint. Using clean energy for essential systems, like heating water, supports a greener and more sustainable future.
- Future-proofing: Solar diverters are compatible with various energy systems, making them a long-term investment. You can easily integrate them into your home’s infrastructure, ensuring they remain useful even as your solar setup evolves.
Smart energy management with eddi
Eddi is an advanced power diverter that intelligently monitors your energy use and diverts excess solar power to essential systems.
One of the standout features of eddi is its ability to automatically prioritise where your surplus energy should go. If your hot water tank is already full, eddi can divert excess solar power to a storage heater or charge a connected battery. This smart redistribution of energy ensures that nothing is wasted, allowing you to enjoy ongoing savings from your solar setup.
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Monitor and control with the myenergi app
eddi performs at its best when integrated with the myenergi app. With the app you can monitor how much energy your eddi system is diverting, track your solar generation, and adjust settings remotely from anywhere in the world.
This easy-to-use interface puts full control over your energy management into your hands, helping you fine-tune your system to meet your household’s energy demands more effectively.
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To get the most out of your solar energy system, look to divert your generated energy to meet household needs. For instance, adjust your energy consumption patterns to align with peak solar production. Running energy-hungry appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, during sunny hours maximises the use of your diverted energy.
Additionally, utilising a solar energy diverter can automatically redirect excess solar power to your EV charger or home battery, ensuring that no energy goes to waste.
Environmental benefits
By diverting your solar energy, you not only save money but also play a crucial role in environmental sustainability. Redirecting surplus energy reduces your dependence on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.
Using a diverter in tandem with your PV system can save up to 1 tonne of carbon annually per household, significantly contributing to reducing your household’s carbon footprint.
Supporting grid stability
By diverting excess solar energy for home use, you’re also contributing to grid stability. When homes use their generated solar power, it reduces strain on the grid during peak times, which can help prevent outages and improve energy resilience.
This shift towards decentralised energy production not only supports individual households but also benefits the wider community by promoting a more balanced and sustainable energy landscape.
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myenergi products perform at their best when they’re working together, and with myenergi One, you can get access to the entire myenergy ecosystem in a single package.
If you’re looking to start making your home more renewable, myenergi One is the perfect way to make the leap without having to dish out massive upfront fees. With myenergi One you get access to a solar PV system, EV charger, storage battery, solar diverter, and a wireless solar monitoring system all in one complete system with zero upfront costs.
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A solar diverter that comes with a 3 year warranty
With myenergi products, your investment into renewable energy is protected. All eddi power diverters come with a 3-year warranty, giving you peace of mind that your investment is protected. This warranty covers parts and labour, ensuring that any potential issues are resolved quickly and professionally.
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Yes, eddi can be configured to divert excess solar energy to several systems at once. The system intelligently manages energy flow, ensuring that each component gets power based on priority and availability.
You can charge your EV at home using a regular three-pin plug, but it’s not ideal. A standard 13-amp socket will result in slower charging speeds and put additional strain on your home’s electrical circuit. For a more efficient and safer solution, consider installing a dedicated EV charger, such as our eco-smart zappi.
Solar diverters work by diverting energy to immediate household uses, such as heating water or powering a heat pump. Batteries, on the other hand, store energy for later use. Both systems can work in tandem for maximum efficiency, with eddi managing immediate demands and batteries providing power when the sun isn’t shining.
Yes, eddi is compatible with most solar PV systems. It works seamlessly with both new and existing setups, ensuring you can benefit from solar energy diversion regardless of your home’s specific solar configuration.
For peace of mind, get in contact with us and we can talk about integrating eddi into your current setup.
To run a water heater, you typically need about 5 to 7 solar panels, depending on the heater’s energy consumption and your local sunlight conditions. For instance, if your water heater uses around 12 kWh per day, and each solar panel produces about 1.75 kWh daily, you would require approximately 7 panels. Factors like panel efficiency and your geographical location can affect this estimate.
