Cutting edge technology: this is what the new SolarEdge ONE AI-based EMS can do

SolarEdge ONE is an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) that can be installed on SolarEdge inverters via a simple software update. It is the first EMS on the market to be able to independently monitor electricity market prices and to use this data, together with numerous other real-time data, to create optimized energy efficiency solutions for each day. SolarEdge ONE uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) for this purpose. Here is how it works:

In addition to monitoring the present weather forecasts, SolarEdge ONE also checks the market price of electricity. If, for example, sunny conditions are expected in a specific period, the market price of electricity is likely to be low at that point.

The algorithm in the software integrates this real-time information with its own previously collected data. Having so much data, the AI in the energy management software is able to "know" when electricity consumption rates and market prices are typically high or low throughout the day. Based on this analysis, SolarEdge ONE decides if it is more convenient to sell surplus PV power to the public grid or, in order to keep costs as low as possible, to use it to charge the home storage system. 

SolarEdge ONE continuously monitors the energy production of the PV system and tracks the power consumption of household appliances in real time. This automated energy monitoring is enhanced by the AI-powered algorithm that gets to know "its" household better and better. For example, SolarEdge ONE learns that homeowners typically charge their electric car at weekends, when the SolarEdge battery management system is most efficient, or that the heating element needs to be ready in the morning to allow homeowners to have a hot shower. By doing so, the system refines its analysis of energy consumption every day.

The MySolarEdge app gives customers full control over their energy management. They can set preferences such as maintaining a minimum reserve in battery storage or prioritising the SolarEdge Wallbox over other appliances.

Every day at midnight, SolarEdge ONE performs an energy analysis and creates an optimized load control energy plan for the next 24 hours. You can find an example of this here.

Throughout the day, SolarEdge ONE uses market data to ensure cost-effective and sustainable energy management down to the last watt. Users don't need to monitor market prices or develop detailed plans. If priorities change unexpectedly, such as the need to quickly charge a car for an unexpected long-distance trip, users can easily view and adjust the current energy plan using the MySolarEdge app. This is true smart home energy management.

The free SolarEdge ONE software EMS offers comprehensive data integration, real-time analysis, and highly efficient energy optimization. Here are its biggest advantages:

• Free of Charge: The SolarEdge ONE software update is free for all SolarEdge systems.
• Free choice of electricity provider: SolarEdge ONE is compatible with all major electricity providers. 
• Intelligence: SolarEdge ONE maximises the self-consumption of PV electricity and schedules energy use in such a way that electricity is supplied from the public grid at the most favourable times. Its AI continuously analyzes data for optimal performance. 
• Saves money and reduces CO2: The AI-supported algorithm monitors exchange prices, feed-in tariffs and grid fees. SolarEdge ONE always pursues the most cost-efficient strategy to maximise the use of PV energy. This not only reduces energy costs but also cuts CO2 emissions by drawing less grid electricity from non-renewable sources.
• Everything from a single source: The system complements the existing SolarEdge ecosystem, providing a single point of contact and warranty provider. All in (SolarEdge) ONE.

SolarEdge ONE is designed for all SolarEdge residential systems and provides significant benefits by optimizing the entire system. Here's an illustrative example of what energy optimization with SolarEdge ONE looks like on a daily basis how the EMS saves costs and reduces CO2 emissions by utilising a wide range of information.

SolarEdge ONE is installed via a free software update on the inverter, which can be seamlessly integrated into new and existing SolarEdge systems. Since no additional physical components are required, this update method makes installation extremely simple. SolarEdge ONE combines various apps (e.g. SolarEdge Monitoring) and features from SolarEdge in a single, user-friendly platform, simplifying operation and monitoring.

SolarEdge ONE communicates directly with other components in the SolarEdge portfolio, including inverters, battery storage systems, charging stations and other smart household appliances. It retrieves price and weather data via a LAN or WLAN connection.

SolarEdge ONE is designed to work seamlessly with other SolarEdge devices, providing everything needed for a Smart Energy Home from a single manufacturer:

• SolarEdge PV modules, SolarEdge Home Hub inverters and SolarEdge S-Series Power Optimizers form the core part of the PV system: they generate the energy that SolarEdge ONE intelligently distributes.
• The SolarEdge Home Energy Meter or the SolarEdge Home Backup Interface with integrated meter monitor the energy flow at the grid connection point, which is essential for SolarEdge ONE. The SolarEdge Home Backup Interface also offers an automatic backup power function.
• SolarEdge Home Battery Storage Systems store PV surpluses, allowing SolarEdge ONE to further optimize self-consumption and reduce dependency on grid electricity.
• SolarEdge ONE is tailored to SolarEdge wallboxes. It turns the charging station into a smart appliance that charges the electric vehicle at the optimal time based on current electricity prices and availability.
• The potential-free SolarEdge Home Contact Switch enables SolarEdge ONE to intelligently and dynamically control devices such as heat pumps.
• Other household appliances become smart with SolarEdge ONE, the SolarEdge Home AC Switch, and the SolarEdge Home Wireless Socket: They allow the EMS to selectively control connected consumers.
• SolarEdge ONE can use energy surpluses or inexpensive grid electricity to heat SolarEdge heating systems and hot water controllers, further reducing energy costs and increasing the efficiency of the entire energy system.

In 2024, SolarEdge will enhance its SolarEdge ONE system with a new hardware component: the SolarEdge ONE Controller. This device will provide additional computing power for the EMS and serve as an interface to control third-party consumers such as wallboxes and heat pumps. This extension will further expand SolarEdge ONE's capabilities, making integration into existing systems even more seamless.

With an intelligent EMS like SolarEdge ONE, households are also well-prepared in case grid operators establish smaller, local grid control circuits. This would simplify the targeted expansion of power grids and further localize the energy transition. While such plans are currently still a vision of the future, SolarEdge ONE demonstrates that the future is now.

SolarEdge ONE enables users to maximise the efficiency of their PV systems with a single application and a single provider - truly "All In (SolarEdge) ONE". In addition, with SolarEdge ONE, system operators can take advantage of low market electricity prices while retaining full freedom to choose their provider.

• SolarEdge ONE is a free energy management system installed through a SolarEdge software update.
• Three Major Benefits: SolarEdge ONE provides high-cost efficiency, intelligent control and the freedom to choose any electricity provider.
• Unified Solution: SolarEdge ONE offers a comprehensive solution where every component is supplied from a single manufacturer, ensuring a single contact person and warranty provider.