If you’ve ever stood out on a hot, sunny day and wondered if the powerful energy of our favorite star could be put to use in your home, then check out this high-tech solar home in El Dorado Hills, CA. It can save the homeowners up to $4,500 in energy costs every year.
How does this home achieve such savings? You can read all about it in the new issue of Electronic House here.
The builders, KB Homes, calls the home DoubleZero House 3.0, and it includes a full suite of SunPower solar panels and a solar energy storage system that can hold 11.7 kWh of electricity.
Is a home energy storage system, like the one used in the DoubleZero 3.0 house better than a standard grid-tied solar PV system? This article explains how they’re different and why one is superior.
The energy management system capabilities of the DoubleZero home don’t stop at solar panels. The home also includes a Nest smart Wi-Fi thermostat, an electric car from Ford and energy efficient appliances from Whirlpool. In fact, some of those appliances are integrated with Nest’s “Works with Nest” program to provide even more energy savings and smart functionality. This is something any homeowner can accomplish with very little tech savvy.
A solar power system gets even better when integrated with a home automation system. This article explains some of the benefits of smart home automation for energy management and how home automation can enhance the already powerful capabilities of a home solar system.
As consumers become more energy-aware, manufactures continue to offer solutions for energy management and money savings. You can learn more here about what some other home technology companies are doing to help you become a more responsible user of energy and how to make good choices for your home and your future.
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