SolarPlus, a solar design software company, has officially introduced Version 5 (V5) software in Australia and New Zealand.
In a world first, the upgrade includes a Smart Energy Simulator, which enables solar installers and engineers to model savings beyond solar and batteries.
The new V5 programme shows consumers how to make precise savings around their house or business by using solar energy more effectively.
SolarPlus Managing Director Laurie Kane said: “Electricity prices across south-east Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have risen by an average of 20 to 25 per cent since July 1. In parallel, it’s also becoming less viable for people to export their surplus renewable energy back into the grid — so it makes sense for households and businesses to be more energy independent and maximise their solar power.”
As energy prices rise and feed-in tariffs decline, individuals and businesses seek to maximise solar energy usage.
In addition to solar panels and battery storage, more consumers are looking into smart energy devices such as hot water diverters, smart auto chargers, and load controllers.
SolarPlus’ V5 program identifies electrification potential, such as huge energy storage batteries, heat pumps, and hot water energy diverters for units, air conditioners, heaters, EV chargers, and electric culinary equipment.
Aiming to be as energy self-sufficient as possible can save users around 75 per cent or more on their monthly or quarterly electricity bills.
The V5 software allows solar installers to analyse the energy consumption of a household or business and recommend the optimal solar panel set-up, a forecast of the energy that will be generated, projected bill savings, the reduction of carbon emissions and the overall return on investment.
SolarPlus Managing Director Laurie Kane said the new V5 release had opened the door for solar and storage installers to drive forward the electrification of the entire home or business.
In turn, this would provide installers access to new revenue streams for their business that were previously unattainable.
