Solar iBoost is a device that maximizes the use of surplus solar energy generated by solar panels installed in your home. When your PV solar array generates more electricity than you are currently using, the excess energy is normally exported to the grid. However, with Solar iBoost, a special clamp is installed near your household electricity meter, which detects any unused energy available. The Solar iBoost Sender wirelessly sends a signal to the Solar iBoost+ to activate water heating when excess energy is detected.
The Solar iBoost+ is installed next to your hot water tank and receives signals from the Sender. It controls the level of energy flowing to your immersion heater based on the increase and decrease of your exported energy levels. The Solar iBoost+ delivers the free excess energy for water heating, ensuring that hot water is heated over the day using just the free solar energy. You can also top up using your usual heating system or use the built-in Boost and Timed functions.
To connect the Solar iBoost+ to your existing hot water immersion heater, the Solar iBoost+ is installed using a fused switch, which is typically the supply to the immersion heater. The Solar iBoost+ controls the immersion both automatically and manually when additional hot water is needed.
The Solar iBoost+ operates by responding rapidly to the levels of import and export at the property, according to the variable parameters of changing weather, energy consumption, and generation. The electronic controller processes the information to ensure that only excess power is delivered for water heating during standard automatic operation. You can check your savings using the Solar iBoost+ or get the optional iBoost+ Buddy.