Nova Volt - Conceptual Solar Energy Optimization app

Overview

TThe project involved researching problems across various industries and exploring the potential of smart home technology as a possible solution.

The Problem

Solar panels long payback period

Payback period is the number of years it will take for the solar panels to essentially "pay for themselves" through savings.

‍It takes an average of 8 to 9 years for individuals to see positive returns on their solar energy investment.

Design constraint

The class requires to design a physical product for this project.

How might we help solar panel owners shorten the payback period?

Design Highlights

Energy consumption behavior

Behavior in energy consumption can be optimized by informing users about their energy consumption behaviors and providing recommendations for them to apply.

Smart outlets energy automation

I discovered the smart outlet system can optimize the energy use based on applied insights and recommendations, leading to increased energy savings stored in the battery or resulting in additional utility credits reflected on the bill.

Smart outlets

Interaction Highlights

Connect Devices

Users can connect, name, and control smart devices. Nova Volt integrates the hub with platforms like Apple Hub, Google Hub, or other smart home systems to manage everything in one place.

Optimization Hub

Real-time insights into household energy consumption. The supervised AI offers personalized recommendations to help optimize energy use.

◦ Convergence

Solar energy convergence

Smart outlet convergence

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