--- title: "Energy Management" description: "Energy management with TapHome — monitor consumption, optimize solar energy use, control battery storage, and reduce energy costs." url: "https://taphome.com/en/features/energy/" language: en lastmod: 2026-01-03 generator: hugo --- [All features](https://taphome.com/en/features/) [Heating & Cooling](https://taphome.com/en/features/heating/) [Shading](https://taphome.com/en/features/shading/) [Lighting](https://taphome.com/en/features/lighting/) [Energy Management](https://taphome.com/en/features/energy/) ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/hero-energy-big_hu_8fb09dd6688ee327.jpg) ENERGY MANAGEMENT # Energy efficiency on autopilot Solar production, spot prices, and automation in one. Devices run when energy is cheapest. SOLAR SURPLUSES ## Make the most of every kilowatt ![Cool your home when the sun is shining](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/card-cooling_hu_9ff3c99a01d807d5.jpg) ### Cool your home when the sun is shining The heat pump can create a supply of cold water precisely when electricity is generated from the panels. ![Charge your car for free](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/card-car-charging_hu_a26a7622c143cc96.jpg) ### Charge your car for free Your electric vehicle charges when there's excess solar power. Essentially, you drive for free. ![Use your solar surpluses efficiently](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/card-solar-surpluses_hu_476c2cb43d47026b.jpg) ### Use your solar surpluses efficiently Pool filtration or heating is activated during the cheapest hours of the day or when excess power is available. ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/spot-prices-bg_hu_2e966c7423ced371.jpg) ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/snippets/spot-prices-chart.svg) SPOT PRICES ## Use energy when it is cheapest Packet parser template ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Automatic monitoring of current electricity spot prices ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Activating devices during lowest price periods ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Setting consumption priorities according to tariffs ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Custom preferences for different devices ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/solar-prediction-bg_hu_ae016be1f05e950c.jpg) ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/icon-weather.svg) ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/icon-sun-location.svg) ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/icon-gps.svg) SOLAR YIELD PREDICTION ## Energy production forecast Based on panel orientation, GPS and weather forecasts, the system estimates when and how much energy you will produce. Packet parser template ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Automatic forecasting based on weather and location ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Takes panel orientation and tilt into account ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Consumption optimization based on expected production ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Historical data for long-term planning ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/watt-routing-bg_hu_ef3d4a98a6927b94.jpg) ![Energy consumption chart](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/watt-routing-widget.svg) ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/icon-watt-routing.svg) WATT ROUTING ## Energy manager The energy manager monitors your electricity meters and responds to the current energy flow (import/export from the grid) by automatically: [2026.1 beta →](https://taphome.com/en/whats-new/2026-1/#energeticky-manazer) ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Turns on devices when surplus energy from photovoltaics is available ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Turns off devices when importing from the grid ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Regulates power for devices with adjustable output (e.g., chargers) ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Prioritises devices according to importance (1 = highest priority) [![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/icon-docs.svg) Configuration](https://taphome.com/en/docs/energy-manager/) EXAMPLE DIAGRAM ## TapHome energy management in action A clear diagram in the app shows you the current status of your entire system at a glance. [![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/icon-docs.svg) More about diagrams](https://taphome.com/en/docs/schemas/) ![TapHome energy management in action](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/practice-screenshot_hu_2d4ea620cf4a7421.jpg) Solar inverters ## Solar inverters The inverter converts energy from solar panels into electricity for your home. TapHome connects to the inverter and retrieves data for smart control. ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Converts solar power to grid-compatible electricity ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Performance optimisation based on current conditions ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Automatic surplus management ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Intelligent battery charging ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Support for multiple inverter brands ![](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/solar-inverters-bg_hu_bd80a099520fe6a.jpg) ![Solar inverter diagram showing energy flow from solar panels to home](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/scheme-solar-inverter-en.svg) Compatible brands ![Huawei](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/brands/logo-huawei_hu_e0c12ad6b31a1842.png) ![SolarEdge](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/brands/logo-solaredge_hu_1d6901bb3ab3beba.png) ![Solax](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/brands/logo-solax_hu_8ba391a347d207c4.png) ![Goodwe](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/brands/logo-goodwe_hu_ef109f0a47afab87.png) ![Victron](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/brands/logo-victron_hu_25e13d055ca437f4.png) ![Fronius](https://taphome.com/images/features/energy/brands/logo-fronius_hu_d6a9f2f71232b5c4.png) APPLICATION ## Your energy overview is always at your fingertips Coming in 2026.2 ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Current consumption, output and energy flow in real time ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Control devices and adjust their output from a single screen ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) Priorities and smart rules based on surpluses or spot prices ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue.svg) See at a glance whether you have surpluses or are drawing from the grid ![TapHome App - Energy management](https://taphome.com/images/screenshots/Energy-screen-EN.svg) ![](https://taphome.com/images/screenshots/mobile-screen.svg) VALUE FOR MONEY ## Low initial costs, significant savings in the future Save on household running costs in the long term — and get significantly more features and comfort. ### Without smart home ### Energy management with TapHome ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-x-gray.svg) Unsynchronised consumption and production ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue-large.svg) Consumption aligned with solar surpluses ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-x-gray.svg) Spot prices are not utilised ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue-large.svg) Automatic activation based on spot prices ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-x-gray.svg) No prediction ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue-large.svg) Prediction of solar gains based on GPS and weather ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-x-gray.svg) Manual switching on/off ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue-large.svg) Smart rules for managing appliances and scenarios ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-x-gray.svg) Only basic overview, or none at all ![](https://taphome.com/images/common/icons/icon-check-blue-large.svg) Detailed visualisation of consumption in the app