Smart energy management
Smart energy management gives you full control over how and when your energy is generated, stored, and used. By intelligently connecting solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, and key household appliances, a smart system automatically directs power where it’s needed most, maximising self-consumption and minimising reliance on the grid.
It monitors real-time generation and usage, prioritises essential loads, stores excess solar for later use, and can even charge your battery or electric vehicle during cheaper off-peak tariffs. The result is lower energy bills, improved efficiency, greater resilience during power cuts, and a future-ready energy system that works smarter, not harder.
Features of the different app
MyEnergi (Zappi, Eddi, Libbi, MyEnergi App)
Main focus: Solar-first energy control and integration with EV charging, hot water, and storage.
Key features:
Smart scheduling of EV charging and battery operation via app.
Solar prioritisation for EV charging (Eco/Eco+ modes) and power diverters.
Buttons for prioritising surplus PV to EV, hot water, or battery storage.
Works with multiple devices (Zappi charger, Eddi diverter, Harvi sensor, Libbi battery) through one ecosystem.
Monitor generation, consumption, export/import and control modes remotely.
Strengths: Easy modular integration with EV charging + water heating + storage; strong self-consumption logic.
Alpha ESS (AlphaCloud)
Main focus: Battery energy storage and system optimisation with cloud monitoring.
Key features:
Cloud-based monitoring of PV, consumption, grid import/export and storage status.
Remote control and optimisation via AlphaCloud app or web interface.
AI-enabled strategy algorithms to improve performance and forecasting (e.g., solar generation prediction).
Schedule battery charge/discharge to suit tariff or usage patterns.
Supports Virtual Power Plant (VPP) participation and grid services.
Strengths: Strong cloud optimisation with forecasting and tariff awareness; good for storage-centric systems.
mySigen (Sigenergy / SigenCloud)
Main focus: AI-powered energy management with deep analytics and control.
Key features:
Real-time energy flow tracking with detailed KPIs and energy Sankey diagrams.
AI driven optimisation for scheduling use of solar, battery, grid, and tariffs.
GPT-powered assistant providing insights and in-app diagnostics.
Load-level transparency — shows precisely where energy is going (solar/battery/grid) at device level.
Multi-mode operation including AI Mode, time-based control, self-consumption mode, VPP mode, and remote EMS.
Strengths: Very advanced analytics and AI optimisation; granular visibility into energy flows; flexible control.
SolaXCloud (SolaX Power)
Main focus: Cloud monitoring + smart optimisation for solar and storage systems.
Key features:
Real-time system monitoring with an intuitive cloud dashboard.
Automated energy optimisation (“Smart Scenes”) based on conditions like pricing or expected demand.
Data-driven cost and consumption optimisation.
Secure and scalable platform with industry-standard encryption.
Strengths: User-friendly interface and strong remote monitoring; good overall control of solar/storage via cloud.