Intelligent solution for the preparation of hot water.. Fronius Ohmpilot receives award for innovation

Intelligent solution for the preparation of hot water Fronius Ohmpilot receives award for innovation Energy sector integration is coming increasingly to the fore in the generation and use of renewable energy. In order to efficiently harness the effects of synergies, the electricity, heating and transport sectors are growing closer together. To facilitate such collaboration, solar technology specialist Fronius has developed the Fronius Ohmpilot – a solution that allows water to be heated from excess electricity. With this technology, owners of photovoltaic systems will be able to significantly improve their rate of self-consumption while also cutting costs. Fronius has recently received the MTP Gold Medal Award at the Polish GreenPower trade fair for this latest offering. The prize is awarded for outstanding innovation and highlights the pioneering role of Fronius in the development of solar technology. The Ohmpilot draws on excess energy specifically for the preparation of hot water. Thanks to a continuous output range of almost zero to nine kilowatts, this excess power can be efficiently channelled to the loads in the household. As a result, the operator is able to use all the electricity they generate. The main areas of application are heating elements in boilers and buffer tanks, but infra-red heaters and heated towel rails are also compatible. With the Ohmpilot it is even possible to control two heating elements. Communication takes place via the WLAN, LAN, or Modbus RTU universal interfaces, meaning the consumption regulator is easy to fit and can be activated online using the pre-installed web interface.