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IO Control’s IoT capability enables homeowners and building occupants to monitor and control their energy use – with or without solar. It helps users understand their unique usage patterns and enables them to act immediately to save electricity. With solar, IO optimises solar self-consumption and provides pre-emptive alerts of system faults. It’s all done through a simple-to-use, intuitive app on a smartphone, tablet or computer. Users can even set their control preferences and let IO automate the process. Here are the highlights:
- Manage and reduce energy bills. See what appliances are using what power and when and use these insights to make more energy-efficient choices. The system can also schedule loads to take advantage of best time-of-use rates, if available.
- Maximise solar self-consumption. Solar energy is best used when it's produced. IO can schedule usage when solar is available and use the excess to charge a battery or export to the grid. The system also limits exports where they are not permitted.
Prepare for the future energy market. IO’s intelligence and co-ordinated response capability creates an energy ecosystem where energy is better shared across communities. From smart buildings to smart grids, the technology is helping to shape the future of energy, including embedded networks, Demand Response initiatives and Virtual Power Plants (VPP).