#solar smart

[ozsmartenerg]

Smart Solar Goes Beyond a Solar Rooftop Panel

Smart solar goes beyond a standard rooftop panel system. Smart inverters and specialized control panels connect with smart thermostats, lights, plugs and other devices to manage energy consumption.

Schedule energy-intensive activities during off-peak hours to take advantage of TOU rates and save money. This also allows you to maximize your SMART incentive payments over the 10-year program term.

1.       Real-time monitoring

Real-time energy monitoring enables solar panel systems owners to make data-driven adjustments to maximize solar efficiency. It also enables grid operators to optimize the integration of solar energy into the grid, ensuring a secure and reliable electricity supply.

Once the monitoring equipment collects and processes the data, it can deliver various functions including fault alarms and maintenance reminders. Moreover, it can back up and store the data for future analysis and evaluation of performance and productivity.

For example, Growatt’s Shine Pro and Deye’s SolarMAN apps allow homeowners to easily access their solar energy data. The apps automatically notify users if the performance of their solar power system starts to deteriorate, allowing them to take proactive measures before it’s too late. This kind of data-driven awareness helps to ensure a smooth transition into the future of renewables.

2.       Optimized battery management

A battery management system (BMS) provides oversight of a battery pack, an assembly of battery cells electrically organized in a row x column matrix configuration. The BMS aims to deliver a targeted range of voltage and current for a duration of time against expected load scenarios.

This helps optimize energy efficiency and maximizes your solar power consumption. With a BMS, you can also take advantage of time-of-use tariffs to further cut your solar energy costs.

In addition, the BMS allows EV home charging and balancing to be optimized. This reduces energy waste, improves overall household electricity consumption and EV charging speeds while increasing battery life. This is possible thanks to intelligent algorithms such as twin delayed deep deterministic policy gradient, proximal policy optimization, and Q-learning.

3.       Streamlined energy management

Solar and smart home systems can monitor energy production and consumption in real time, enabling a variety of automation features that optimize both solar power usage and storage. For example, smart appliances can be programmed to run at peak solar energy production hours, while home automation systems can schedule energy-intensive tasks such as washing and drying laundry, watering the garden, and heating and cooling based on solar energy availability.

Smart energy management tools can also help to lower electricity costs by aligning energy use with TOU rates—different price structures for different times of the day— which can lead to substantial financial benefits. Continuous monitoring and optimization can further increase efficiency. Additionally, homeowners can participate in utility programs such as net metering and SMART to further maximize financial benefits.

4.       Convenient controls

Adding a solar power system to your smart home goes beyond reducing energy consumption. It enables you to control other energy-intensive appliances, such as water heaters, air conditioners and pool heat pumps. By scheduling these devices to operate during off-peak hours, you can save money on electricity costs and significantly shorten your solar payback period.

Solar smart systems can also integrate with other energy-consuming devices, such as lighting controls. You can set them to switch off lights in unoccupied rooms or adjust brightness based on daylight availability.

Solar smart operators utilize a non-volatile memory that retains all settings and information in the event of a power outage or battery change. This eliminates the need for internal wiring through existing walls and makes installation in awning windows and skylights cost effective.

5.       Enhanced security

Many solar smart products are equipped with advanced security features that help thwart theft. For example, LED solar flood lights are activated upon sensing motion, instantly illuminating the area and startling intruders. The system also sends an alert to homeowners, providing an effective deterrent for criminals.

Other features include image recognition and object tracking, which can enhance home surveillance. These capabilities are enabled by artificial intelligence and have become increasingly sophisticated over time, making them a vital tool for improving security performance.

The best way to optimize your solar power and smart home technology is through an integrated system. Look for platforms that support interoperability between energy solutions and smart home devices. This helps ensure optimal functionality and reduces the need for extra remotes.

[whaleiumsharkspeare]

[humijpg]

Korvo & Terrys toxic slimey selves

[sga-owns-my-soul]

actually it's really offensive that i can't give rodney mckay a god complex

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Imagine a coat that captures solar energy to keep you cozy on a chilly winter walk, or a shirt that can monitor your heart rate and temperature.Picture clothing athletes can wear to track their performance without the need for bulky battery packs. University of Waterloo researchers have developed a smart fabric with these remarkable capabilities. The fabric has the potential for energy harvesting, health monitoring, and movement tracking applications. The new fabric developed by a Waterloo research team can convert body heat and solar energy into electricity, potentially enabling continuous operation with no need for an external power source. Different sensors monitoring temperature, stress, and more can be integrated into the material.

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[rubeau-art]

Ooh I would love to see this unnamed guy with Self! I love their design

They have a name now! Meet Mathaeo!

I’m glad you like their design, I was real self indulgent with it.

[bucketbender]

Ok, I’ll (probably) stop with the screenshots after that. But I just want to pay a small tribute to Jesse for being done with everyone’s shit this season

[lifewasperfect]

[solarcas]

Suptober Day 5 - Portrait I wanted to approach this prompt by mimicking old royalty portraits, and the first character that came to mind for me was ofc Rowena!

[Open for better quality!]

[bowtiepastabitch]

Ohhhhhh the belief that I'm just built different is wild sometimes, tell me why my brain is trying to convince me I can look at the eclipse today just fine no problem

[viejospellejos]

Think Smarter

[ozsmartenerg]

EnergyAustralia Solar Panels

EnergyAustralia solar panels enable homeowners to harness the sun and create a sustainable, self-sufficient energy system. The system generates electricity for home use and exports excess power to the grid, reducing consumer electricity bills.

Adding battery technology enables consumers to store their energy for later and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar systems also add value to homes and require minimal maintenance.

Solar power is a sustainable solution

Adding energy australia solar panels to your home is a low-maintenance, long-term investment that has the potential to significantly reduce electricity costs. It also helps reduce carbon emissions and may increase your property value. In addition, a battery can help you store energy for when your solar system isn’t producing as much power, or when electricity prices are highest.

Solar systems are cheaper than ever before. Combined with a smart solar battery, they are often cheaper than buying grid electricity in most Australian cities and towns.

Depending on the size of your solar system, you might be eligible for an up-front incentive through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which will significantly reduce the upfront cost of your system. Talk to EnergyAustralia about your eligibility and the up-front incentive you might receive.

It’s affordable

Solar energy is a cost-effective way to reduce your electricity bill and greenhouse gas emissions. It also adds to the value of your home and requires minimal maintenance. However, it’s important to choose a reliable and high-quality system.

Solar power works by converting sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity using silicon-based solar cells. Sunlight hitting the panels causes electrons to be released, generating power. These cells are connected in a panel, which produces a specific rated capacity in watts.

With the cost of solar systems falling rapidly, now is a great time to get on board. EnergyAustralia has launched a new product, the Solar Home Bundle, which offers eligible customers a fully installed and managed solar and battery system for no upfront costs and under a seven-year energy plan. The deal includes a premium battery (Alpha-ESS SMILE5), which should be able to provide backup power during blackouts. However, eligibility is very limited and based on creditworthiness.

It’s empowering

A solar power system will not only help you save money on your energy bills but also reduce your carbon footprint. It can even boost the value of your property. It is a great investment and is very easy to install. There are now panels available that blend seamlessly with your roof and can even be financed, making them more affordable for everyone.

Kuiper says Australia’s success in solar is partly due to its natural advantage, with more sunshine than nearly any other rich nation. But it has also been helped by incentives, which have encouraged people to take control of their power bills and help push coal off the grid.

Many electricity retailers offer solar and battery packages, such as EnergyAustralia’s Solar Home Bundle, which will include a rooftop solar panel systems and battery for no upfront cost. You can then pay for your electricity as it’s used, with prices that are fixed for seven years. This deal will appeal to households that want a battery but cannot afford the upfront cost.

It’s a revolution

A solar energy system not only reduces a household’s environmental impact, but also puts money back into their pocket. Through the feed-in tariff, they are paid for surplus electricity fed back into the grid, helping to cut their electricity bills even further.

Australia’s energy landscape is undergoing a transformation, and solar power is playing a key role in this shift. It is a powerful, cost-effective solution that can help reduce Australia’s dependence on fossil fuels and move towards a greener future.

The uptake of solar in Australia has been driven by a number of factors. It is a rapidly developing technology with a global reputation for quality, and it is particularly popular in urban areas where there are higher rates of home ownership. In addition, the price of solar PV panels has dropped significantly and is able to deliver a significant financial benefit for households. This, combined with a variety of government incentives, has led to an unprecedented boom in the industry.

[roversrovers]

Learn (almost) everything you need to know about the 2024 solar eclipse before it's too late!

[bleachtrippin]

Hmm good to know 🤔

[ask-missparker]

The Red & Purple Duo

I created cUZ helloooo I love playing around with dynamics. As we know Mia got her hubby Nikolai and Ethan got his wifey Liane…so let's put theses ladies up to the test.

Friends: Amelia Morse-Parker & Liane Felton

Sum it up -> Mia was supposed to go on a simple mission to get insight on this rich man, Ivan Trask, but her usual players had work to do. Melissa was stuck with beating a systemic grid and Nikolai was on the field in mother Russia with Marlene. She decided she wanted to go in alone as an undercover, Widowed Wife, but Hill knew she needed backup. Which lead her to this very moment..

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She flipped around the sheets of paper sitting in front of her as her gaze fell back and forth onto the sliver dollar laced gun. She bit her bottom lip and squealed under her breath, taking the gun in hand.

"Liane. Agent Liane..of uh, SHIELD." Said the blonde pointing the gun then standing up from the chair, "Oh? Is that right? You think this is funny?"

She pointed the gun back and forth talking with the wall as if it was a bad guy. "H-how's this for a comedy? Huh?..h-you-you..i'mma gonna tear you in half and-" She stuttered trying to find the right words to say.

Suddenly the door behind her slammed shut as she screamed in fear facing the short brunette who was dressed in a black jeans, a navy blue t-shirt and ruby red necklace. She had a deadpan look on her face completely done with her bullshit as she huffed holding back an eye roll.

"AR-are you-? I'm armed here." She explained holding the gun sitting back down.

She removed the gun out of her hand and replied, "Don't be."

"Why did you have it out in the first place? Not very smart leaving your gun out.."

"I WANTED-I wanted to see how long you'll last."

"What? H-how did I do?"

"Less than 7 minutes. Somewhat better than I expected. Where did we spend our honeymoon?"

Amelia wasn't trilled with this whole plan. She would've gone with Ward or Daisy, if Nikolai wasn't available, they were busy dealing with missions for Coulson. Something about a gas fire. Again, she wished she could've done this alone. But she wasn't allowed.

Liane hummed, "God..is everything a test with you, Parker? Lighten up! Or in my case, you need a little fire to fix this."

"Funny." She said pointing to the papers, "Honeymoon? Where?"

"Bail. It was gorgeous! I was wearing a sundress and-"

"Where we did we meet?"

"Uh..recorded store? Ugh, why did it have to be a record store? Who picked that location? Romanoff?"

"Felton. Focus. Which side of the car you in?"

"Whatever side you say I get. Cause I love to drive shotgun! And your the passage princess."

Liane stood up with a giggle then sat down, deciding to lean against the table and bop her nose with her long purple nails. She was rambling on and on about something as well. Amelia just rolled her eyes, "Liane. It would be nice if you stick to the script."

She giggled bopping her nose and teasing her with a smile, "Lovey dovey car with you brought me for my birthday! And we did all the shopping we can and.."

"Well, I'm gonna die. We're gonna walk in and five seconds later just straight up dead.." Amelia added, pushing the blonde's hand away from her.

"We're gonna die cause I didn't remember the name of your childhood dog? That's not how this works. I should know my parents were married for a long time."

"And they hated each other. I saw the reports. You have no idea how this works!"

"I know how this works, okay? They're not gonna tie me up to some freaking chair and ask me the name of your childhood doggie! I mean come on..you seem like you never had one."

"You have to know a good crunch of the facts! Married people do that from the smallest thing to the biggest one."

"No they don't! They do this! We're not gonna die because we're not gonna in there with some lame story on how we met and how we are like two people in love. No, they are gonna walk in there and see you are some overcontroling OCD spor freaking and I'm too much of a flake to tell the difference. And we got together way too early for our liking. So we're stuck together now!"

"Mhm hmm."

"And I left a really good design job for this. As I was dishing tables and painting nails at a salon now like in my favorite movie. And the wedding was tiny. I wanted some big and landfill of glamour items but you wanted something smaller."

"Big weddings are too much money..as if I would spend a lot of time planning one."

"And I know you spelt with one of the grooms-Ohh maybe it was a bridesmaids? That would be a good cover story!"

"Well, I was marrying you, so I must've been very drunk. And blacked out the next day."

The two were standing up at this point as they were talking to one another.

Liane crossed her arms with a squeal and thought, "It was Patrick or Daphne wasn't it? They would love to have that over my head."

Amelia scoffed and looked up at her, "Daphne and Patrick must be nice people. Listening to me as I had to be stuck with you. They cared when I talked about going to the pound to pick up my first ever dog...uh.."

"Snuffles! Hehe I remembered and you didn't. And I am a good partner for you to have during this mission. I know a lot about events and everything."

"I doubt it. But sure."

"We got this wired down. It aint on the paper, just you and me faking this whole gig."

"God helps us all."

"No one can fake this kinda hate you have for me. D-do you hate me?"

"Ain't telling."

She half smile then her faced returned to a deadpanned look. Liane could tell was hiding something, she knew her husband was gone a mission god knows where and wasn't able to say anything about it. She giggled to herself. But she didn't saying anything to Mia about it unless brought up later.

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Here is the original source, I got the idea from!

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[materialsscienceandengineering]

A research team led by Professor Bonghoon Kim from DGIST's Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering has developed a "3D Smart Energy Device" that features both reversible heating and cooling capabilities. The team collaborated with Professor Bongjae Lee from KAIST's Department of Mechanical Engineering and Professor Heon Lee from Korea University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Their innovative device was officially recognized for its excellence and practicality through its selection as the cover article of the international journal Advanced Materials. Heating and cooling account for approximately 50% of the global energy consumption, contributing significantly to environmental problems such as global warming and air pollution. In response, solar absorption and radiative cooling devices, which harness the sun and outdoor air as heat and cold sources, are gaining attention as eco-friendly and sustainable solutions. While various devices have been developed, many are limited in function, focusing solely on heating or cooling, and large-scale systems lack adjustability.

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