A toasting summer day, your home basking under the generous Australian sun. Your solar panels work tirelessly, generating energy that meets all your household needs and promising you savings on bills. This is a real scenario for many Australians investing in large solar arrays. But can we use this surplus energy more intelligently? Enter the clever Zappi car charger.
The Zappi charger originates from a forward-thinking English brand. Dubbed the “clever car charger,” it caters to the growing demand for efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in Australia. Designed with a universal Type 2 socket, Zappi offers compatibility with multiple EV models, ensuring that whether your home runs on a one-phase or three-phase power supply, your car gets the necessary juice.
For those unfamiliar, the concept of phases relates to how the electricity enters your home. More phases mean more electricity arriving at once, hence faster charging. Here’s a rundown:
Picture this: your electric car sits idly in the driveway all day while your rooftop solar generates more energy than your household needs. Traditionally, surplus energy would be sent back to the grid, often for less than half the purchase rate. With Zappi’s smart capabilities, this excess energy is instead funnelled into your car, maximising resource use.
Zappi continuously monitors solar production and calculates how much surplus could have gone to the grid. If, for example, 2 kilowatts (equivalent to boiling a kettle) would typically be exported, Zappi diverts this to your car. This clever redistribution ensures that not a drop of that precious renewable energy goes to waste.
While Zappi’s smart feature is stellar for routine solar alignment, life’s surprises demand flexibility. Charging isn’t limited to solar optimisation—users can switch to immediate charging through the device interface or the accompanying app, useful for when you need that extra mileage now.
Learn about Zappi's features from their official website.
Zappi’s technology extends beyond cars. It also functions as a versatile energy manager for other solar-integrated household systems, such as your water heater. Through the same intelligent process applied to car charging, Zappi can redirect surplus solar energy to heat water, integrating seamlessly into your smart home setup.
Here at our installation company, we’ve equipped numerous homes with the Zappi charger. Feedback consistently highlights its ease of use, efficiency in capitalising on solar energy, and contribution to reducing environmental footprints.
The unit supports remote monitoring and control via a user-friendly app, giving homeowners complete oversight over their energy management. It’s not just a charger; it’s a step towards a smarter, greener lifestyle.
Imagine a system that not only powers your car with the sun but seamlessly integrates with your home’s electrical ecosystem—this is Zappi. From reducing energy bills to contributing to a sustainable environment, the Zappi charger stands as a pivotal investment for solar-friendly homes. As you contemplate harnessing your solar power's full potential, think Zappi.
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