Bosch’s networked energy system comprises an inverter and heat pump which is managed with an e.Control unit.
The heat pump, which runs on surplus electricity, takes heat from the ambient air, water or the ground and converts it into power for heating or hot water. This combination of electric and thermal energy helps alleviate pressure on the power grid. A contactless e.Key data card is used to install and start running an inverter. With the monitoring tools, users can call up and view the system’s performance online at any time.
The Bosch e.Designer software also enables the intelligent connection of a PV system with inverters and storage systems. The program allows users to configure and calculate PV systems with the company’s inverters, battery storage systems and thermal storage solutions such as heat pumps for optimisation. Based on a module and location data base, the software offers the possibility of an exact economics calculation.