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Smart Energy Monitoring

Real-time generation, battery and usage monitoring so you know exactly what your battery is saving you.

Smart energy monitoring app on a tablet showing home solar and battery usage in a UK kitchen

Your solar panels generate the energy, but your battery decides when you use it. Smart energy monitoring puts that decision-making in clear view, showing real-time generation, battery state of charge, and household consumption on a single dashboard. You see exactly how much solar you're capturing, how much the battery is storing, and how much you're drawing from the grid — minute by minute. No more guessing whether the dishwasher ran on sunshine or peak-rate electricity. The data is there, live, so you can act on it. That visibility turns a silent system into an active partner in your energy independence.

Why it matters

When you can see energy flows in real time, you naturally shift habits to use more of your own power and less from the grid. The dashboard highlights when your battery is full and exporting, prompting you to run heavy loads for free. During a power cut, you instantly know how much reserve you have and which circuits are backed up. Over weeks and months, usage patterns emerge that help you size future upgrades or adjust tariffs with confidence. Convenience meets control: one app replaces multiple portal logins, and alerts notify you of faults before they affect savings. The result is a home that runs smarter, not just greener.

What's included

  • Real-time dashboard showing solar generation, battery state of charge, and household usage
  • Historical charts for day, week, month, and year comparisons
  • Export and import tracking so you see every kWh sent to or drawn from the grid
  • Push notifications for low battery reserve, grid outages, or system faults
  • Installer remote access for diagnostics and firmware updates via our network of MCS-certified installers
  • Optional smart-device integration to automate loads based on battery status

Frequently asked questions

Does the monitoring work during a power cut? +

Yes, the battery's local gateway keeps the dashboard live on your home Wi-Fi even when the grid is down.

Can I share access with my installer for remote support? +

Our network of MCS-certified installers can be granted secure remote access to diagnose issues without a site visit.

Is there a subscription fee for the app? +

The core monitoring platform is included with your installation; any premium features are clearly opt-in.

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