Before buying more solar capacity, understand your electricity use

Thinking about adding panels or another battery? Start by understanding when your property uses electricity and which circuits account for it.

An energy monitor such as Shelly Pro 3EM can report energy use and real-time electrical measurements, including imported and exported energy when suitably installed and configured.

Reviewing those readings alongside inverter data can help identify whether flexible loads could run during available solar production, and support a better-informed capacity decision.

Monitoring alone doesn’t reduce your bill. Savings depend on usage, tariffs and the changes you make. Distribution-board monitoring equipment requires a qualified electrical installer.

Speak to MV Security & IT Services about an energy-monitoring assessment before your next upgrade.