Become independent with Nedaps PowerRouter

Groenlo, 31 May 2011 – At the Intersolar 2011 in Munich (Germany), Nedap introduces a solution to maximize the use of self-generated energy: the PowerRouter Solar Battery for Self-Use. This PowerRouter stores the surplus of self-generated solar energy in batteries, so that it can be used at times when there is no direct solar energy available. With this technology, up to 70% of a household’s self-generated energy can be used without feeding it to the grid (self-use), which creates financial benefit and makes people more self-sufficient and independent.

In order to minimize the load of the grid, some countries have created regulations to stimulate the use of self-generated energy. Most solar energy, however, is generated during the day, while demand is highest in the evening while people cook and watch TV. The PowerRouter optimizes the use of self-generated solar energy by storing excess power in batteries for later use, so that the most efficient and productive use of self-use regulations can be made. Optimizing the use of self-generated energy with battery storage will result in lower energy costs and less dependence on the grid, without making changes in energy consumption behavior.

Optimize self-use with batteries

Batteries can be easily connected to the PowerRouter system. A battery management system, called Intelligent Battery Manager, is integrated in the PowerRouter. It protects the batteries from overcharging and deep discharging and extends the batteries’ life. The PowerRouter routes the generated energy in an intelligent way. Surplus energy will be automatically stored in batteries. The energy consumption and the level of generated solar energy is continuously controlled. If energy consumption is higher than the generated solar energy, the energy that is stored in batteries will be available to complete the energy consumption.

Monitor and manage self-use optimization through myPowerRouter.com

If the PowerRouter is connected to the Internet, the system can be remotely monitored and managed through the web portal myPowerRouter.com. This web portal collects detailed system information, such as revenue, energy balance and solar yield, and also gives insight in the part of self-generated energy that is self-used, which enables users to control the self-use optimization. The portal is accessible from any Internet connected computer or mobile device.