Integration, optimization, smart home: 4-noks vision for solar PV self-consumption
New solutions for energy self-consumption and green lifestyle
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Integration, optimization and smart home, for a more sustainable and green lifestyle. With this vision in mind, 4-noks by Astrel Group is attending Intersolar Europe 2017, presenting new products for solar PV self-consumption.
Stick to its core philosophy based on products compatible with any solar PV system, regardless of the inverter installed, 4-noks will introduce onto the market new and user-friendly solutions to maximize the use of homegrown energy.
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Intersolar Europe 2017 will be a proper stage for two important previews: Elios4you system integrated with an energy storage inverter and Elios4you integrated with e-car charging station. These devices aim at maximizing the use of clean energy to achieve the goal of 100% solar PV self-consumption, thus realizing a dream with concrete solutions.
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Furthermore, 4-noks has recently widened its range of power optimizers for immersion heaters Power Reducer. Beside a 3.6kW single-phase version, now with internal Energy Meter to measure self-consumption, the range of 4-noks Power Reducers also includes the 5.5kW single-phase version and the 9.0kW three-phase version, all EMC certified.
Power Reducer allows to store free hot water when surplus solar energy is available (even few dozen Watt), without drawing any energy from the grid.
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The family of wireless accessories is growing as well, including devices for energy monitoring and for a smart management of electrical household appliances in the smart home. With wireless Energy Meters and a wireless Smart Relay (dry contact), it is also possible to operate electrical equipment and / or systems, depending on the surplus energy available for self-consumption.
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At the heart of the system remains Elios4you App, in its updated version for enabling people to a smart use of homegrown energy, always intuitive and user-friendly. A technology that simplifies everyday life, respecting the environment, is the path towards green economy.