Solar Manager
Solar Manager supplies a home and building energy management system for coordinating solar electricity, storage, electric vehicle charging and heating. The Swiss company's offering combines device connectivity, automated control and an app. Its newer Aria extension adds predictive scheduling using production, consumption and price information, with the vendor describing a gradual rollout to customers. [1] [3]
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Demonstrated innovation
Aria combines weather, solar production, household consumption and electricity prices to plan device operation. The vendor describes customer testing and progressive deployment, rather than universal availability. [3]
Net savings and operational value
Self-consumption and price-aware scheduling are the stated savings mechanisms. The FAQ confirms recurring subscription costs, which should be included when evaluating household economics. [2] [3]
Grid capacity and flexibility control
Dynamic load management monitors the building connection and reduces charging when other loads rise. The vendor also documents responding to utility ripple-control signals. [4]
Interoperability across equipment brands
Solar Manager maintains a supported-device list covering multiple manufacturers. Its FAQ notes that some integrations require a Connect gateway, making hardware selection part of compatibility assessment. [2]
Reliability and recovery
The load-management description explains resuming charging after utility restrictions through device communication. General behaviour during internet loss or server outages is not specified there. [4]
Cybersecurity and data governance
The FAQ identifies owner, installer, staff and limited sub-user data access, and claims GDPR compliance. Detailed controller security architecture is not provided in that FAQ. [2]
Installation, operation and user experience
The app presents energy flows and controls; Aria adds reasons for device operation and a forecast view. Installers can use published tutorials and training resources. [2] [3]
Support, lifecycle terms and portability
Subscriptions fund continuing development and cloud storage, according to the FAQ. Installer documentation and support are available; migration of control to another platform is not specified. [2]
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