What provisions need to be fulfilled to install a Smartflower?
A shadow free surface of 25 m², as well as an electricity feed from the facility to your building.
Why are there no greater storage capacities than 2.3 KWH with Smartflower or 4.6 KWH with Smartflower Plus?
Storage capacity is determined based on optimal performance yields of a Smartflower system. With the storage options on offer, personal use levels of 80 - 90% are attained according to personal application habits. In theory it is possible to raise the self-sufficiency level to 100% with the application of a large storage unit (>10 kWh). [...]
For how long and how much electricity can I take from a Smartflower?
You can use both variants with 2.3 kWh or 4.6 kWh up to 2,500 W constantly; as long as energy is stored in the lithium battery. You can use 6,000 VA briefly (for up to 3 seconds) as start-up current with working machines or freezer chests. You can check the loading status of your storage [...]
What storage solutions does Smartflower offer and how large is the storage capacity?
With our all-in-one solar facilities, storage solutions are integrated directly into smartflower plus. smartflower plus has a Victron quality brand integrated Lithium- Iron phosphate storage system. We have differing capacities for this production offer, of 2.3 kWh or 4.6 kWh storage.
What happens to electricity I produce but do not use?
Excess electricity is fed into the public network (see the previous point)*. However, Smartflower offers a product version with integrated battery storage in which used energy is stored and can be called up on demand. Region specific differences are possible.
What is the owner-use level?
Owner-use is taken to mean covering household electricity requirements through self-produced electricity by means of a photovoltaic facility. Example: if you have an annual consumption requirement of 3,500 kWh and can cover 60% of it through your photovoltaic facility, then you will save 2,100 kWh per year and 588 kg* of CO2-emissions. The 40% difference [...]
Why does Smartflower have such a high level of owner-occupant use?
With Smartflower, a level of personal consumption can be attained thus: 60% with an annual electricity consumption of around 3,500 kWh – with a roof-mounted solar panel system only approx. 24% 80% with an annual electricity consumption of around 7,000 kWh – with a roof-mounted solar panel system only approx. 33% 100% with an annual [...]
Why is Smartflower so efficient?
Smartflower has a nominal output of 2,31 kWp. Conventional roof-mounted photovoltaic systems have a lower yield because of their static installations than theoretically might be possible in any given location. With smart tracking, Smartflower is permanently at a perfect 90° angle to the sun that is how it achieves maximum efficiency. But it is not [...]
Can I cover my entire electricity consumption requirements with Smartflower?
An average middle-class European household needs about 3,500 kWh of energy a year. This can be covered in its entirety by Smartflower according to its consumption profile. With Smartflower's storage options, you can use solar electricity at night.
How much energy does Smartflower produce annually on average?
Average annual energy production depends on the location. The system produces in the region of 3,400 kWh and 6,200 kWh a year. Nu-NRG specialist can calculate the annual yield by location.