DIY solar for an apartment building.
PV self-build project in an apartment building in Switzerland with the help of an energy transition cooperative. Field report, costs, implementation including billing and energy management.
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Automatically run devices when electricity is cheap with our new "Run on Price" feature
Efficiently manage home energy with Zerofy's Run on Price feature, automating devices during low-cost electricity hours. Ideal for users with dynamic tariffs. Plus Zerofy is now also available for Android!
How in the Near Future You Could Take Home Solar Energy from Work
Discover how workplace solar charging of electric vehicles (EVs) can bring sustainable energy home. Learn about Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, its impact on grid load, battery lifespan, and forming energy communities for a greener future.
Zerofy Hits the App Stores: with Tesla, Heat Pump Integration, and a Sleeker UI!"
Zerofy is now in the App Store, with UI updates and new integrations including Tesla and Nibe heat pumps.
(How) do green electricity plans work? And what is "24/7 carbon free?"
Explore how green electricity plans contribute to carbon reduction and what "24/7 carbon-free" means in the push for cleaner energy.
Featured Integration: Sensibo AC and heat pump control
Enhance energy efficiency with Sensibo's integration on Zerofy! Control & automate your AC & heat pumps, optimizing for cost and CO2, directly from one app!
Run your devices on solar with Zerofy Beta 0.2.4
Automatically activate EV charging and other devices during surplus solar production with the latest Zerofy app update.
Featured Integration: Miele Appliances with Miele@Home
With our integration you can track energy consumption, program cycle stats, and even manually or automatically control Miele appliances directly from Zerofy.
Solar in a multi-family house with condominium ownership
This guide presents an analytical overview of solar installations in multi-family homes. Topics include the selection of cloud-connected charging stations, understanding heat pump controls, nuances of roof installations, and the landscape of Swiss subsidies. Dive deep into choices between major corporations, SMEs, and DIY cooperatives.
Solar self-consumption vs feed-in with dynamic electricity tariffs
Discover the impact of dynamic retail electricity tariffs on solar self-consumption vs. feed-in options. Learn how to optimize energy costs for electrified households given these data.
The unexpected challenge of selecting a second electric family car
Families looking to acquire a second, smaller EV for short-distance tasks are often met with unexpected challenges. This article discusses these issues, shedding light on the surprising absence of ideal options in the current market.