Solar panels on rooftops are changing the way we produce and distribute electricity. More and more people are generating their own solar power and wish to sell the surplus as profitably as possible. This is where energy communities, known in Switzerland as vZEV or LEG, come into play. The principle is simple - owners of solar panels can sell their excess electricity directly to neighbours at a better price than selling it back to the utility company. Neighbours, in turn, pay less than for electricity from the regular grid.
The Problem - Lack of Transparency
In practice, the potential of energy communities remains largely untapped. Most households are unaware of when cheaper solar power is available - real-time data is missing. Adjusting personal electricity consumption, such as running the washing machine when local power is abundant, is hardly possible. Most vZEV and LEG today are limited to mere billing functions - only finding out in the next quarterly bill if a few francs were saved.
The Solution - SolShare by whatwatt - solshare.ch
This is where SolShare comes in. The new solution from whatwatt seamlessly equips existing energy communities with real-time transparency. Every member can see at a glance if local solar power is available, the current electricity mix, and the current cost of power. Users also receive automatic notifications via the whatwatt app when a significant amount of cheap solar energy is available, allowing them to adjust their consumption accordingly.
More Revenue, Lower Costs, Relieved Grid
The goal of SolShare is simple - locally produced electricity should also be consumed locally. This benefits everyone - producers achieve the best possible return, consumers save on electricity costs, and the grid is relieved. SolShare transforms a billing solution into a vibrant community - bringing the energy transition where it belongs - into everyday life.
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