What is the SMA Energy App?

Main Features of the SMA Energy App

• Real-time monitoring: The app displays in a single view the photovoltaic production of your solar panels, the electricity consumption of the home or business, and the energy taken from the power grid. You can check current and historical data (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly) to understand exactly how much solar energy you are generating, where it is being used, and how much additional energy you need from the grid. This way, you will always have your energy consumption under control. Additionally, the app allows you to display the charge status of the storage battery (if your system includes batteries) and see the ecological footprint of your installation, to know the positive impact on the environment.
• Intelligent consumption optimization: In the Optimization area, the SMA Energy App uses weather data and your system to offer solar energy production forecasts almost in real-time. With these predictions, the app provides you with usage recommendations to make the most of the solar energy generated and reduce dependence on the grid. Your own solar energy will be used automatically in the best possible way for self-consumption, thus reducing grid consumption and helping you to save on energy costs. In other words, the app helps you to optimize the efficiency of your system by adjusting loads or suggesting the best time to use your high-consumption appliances, achieving a more sustainable supply.
• Electric vehicle charging control: If your clients (or yourself) have an electric car and an SMA EV Charger, the SMA Energy App will make the integration seamless. From the Electric Mobility section, you can monitor and control the charging process of the vehicle easily and conveniently. The app offers two intelligent charging modes: on one hand, the forecast-based mode, which charges the vehicle at the lowest cost by preferably using solar energy (allowing you to set a charging target for the car to be ready at a specific time); on the other hand, the optimized solar charging mode, which maximizes the use of your own photovoltaic energy to charge the car. This way, you ensure an economical and ecological charge, taking advantage of solar surplus when available.

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Benefits for installers, renovators, and maintenance companies

• Simplified post-installation monitoring: After installing an SMA solar inverter at a client's home, you can rest assured knowing that the end user will have all the system information at their fingertips. The app empowers them to monitor their solar installation in real-time, easily detecting any anomalies in production or consumption. This reduces support queries and calls, as the client better understands how their system works and can identify if something is amiss (for example, an unusual drop in production). For the maintenance company, it means that issues can be diagnosed faster and even anticipated thanks to the app's notifications and historical data.
• Improved service efficiency: As an installer or renovation company, offering an SMA inverter along with the SMA Energy App allows you to differentiate yourself from the competition. You will be providing a comprehensive solution: not just a quality device, but also a digital platform for easy management. This translates into more satisfied customers, who appreciate being able to see how much they are saving with their solar installation and how they are contributing to the environment. Additionally, the app is intuitive and visual, making training easier; in a few minutes, you can teach the user to interpret the data (production, consumption, battery status, etc.) and make the most of it. An informed customer is a happy customer, and that enhances your professional reputation.
• Intelligent management of multiple systems: If you manage several solar installations (for example, in residential communities or different clients), the SMA Energy App can be a strategic ally. Although it is designed for the end user, many professionals use it to quickly verify the status of different systems, logging into each configured installation. This can help you conduct a proactive follow-up of the installations you maintain: from verifying that all are producing correctly to planning when to perform preventive maintenance. The ability to view historical data also allows you to analyze the performance of each system throughout the year and offer personalized advice to your clients (such as expanding the installation, adding batteries, etc., based on their consumption and production patterns).
• Boosting the sale of quality equipment: Including the SMA Energy App in your value proposition helps convince undecided clients. You can highlight that, with an SMA solar inverter purchased from GroupSumi, they will not only get a reliable and highly efficient device but also a complete monitoring and control solution from their mobile. In a market where solar energy is increasingly popular, clients appreciate having technology that gives them autonomy and knowledge about their consumption. This facilitates the sale of photovoltaic systems, as the client clearly perceives the tangible benefits (economic savings, total control, real-time information) from day one.

Conclusion: SMA Technology to Enhance Your Solar Projects