Intelligent Energy Management
Energy Optimization Platform
Homer's Energy Management module is a sophisticated solution for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing energy flows. Our system handles everything from renewable integration to heat source management and dynamic price optimization.
Designed for organizations and individuals seeking to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and increase sustainability.
Cost Reduction
Significant energy cost savings through intelligent management and dynamic price optimization
Sustainability
Maximize renewable energy utilization and minimize carbon footprint
Grid Balance
Contribute to grid stability through managed consumption and production patterns
Energy Dashboard
Live DataUse Cases & Applications
Research Projects
Monitor and optimize specialized systems like biomeilers, collecting valuable data while ensuring optimal performance.
Commercial & Industrial
Optimize energy usage in businesses with multiple heating sources and dynamic price contracts.
Advanced Homes
Integrate and optimize complex home energy systems with multiple heat sources and renewable generation.
Key Capabilities
Dynamic Price Optimization
Homer connects to energy price APIs (ENTSO-E, energy providers) to access dynamic pricing data. The system:
- Fetches hourly price data from multiple sources
- Identifies optimal consumption and feed-in periods
- Automates devices to operate during favorable price windows
- Provides cost-based recommendations for manual operations
For energy suppliers like Greenchoice, this enables customers to participate in demand response and optimize around dynamic pricing.
Multi-Source Heat Management
The system excels at managing environments with multiple heating sources:
- Solar thermal collectors
- Heat pumps
- Wood or biomass heating
- Biomeilers and other specialized heat sources
Homer orchestrates these sources based on availability, efficiency, and cost to maintain comfort while minimizing expenses.
Energy Flow Visualization
Understand your energy flows with intuitive visualizations that show where and when energy is being consumed, generated, or stored in your system.
Automated System Control
Set parameters once and let Homer handle the optimization automatically, or maintain manual control with intelligent recommendations.
Remote Monitoring & Control
Monitor and control your energy systems from anywhere with secure remote access to your Homer server.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Comprehensive Data Collection
Homer captures detailed operational data for analysis:
- Temperature readings from multiple sensors
- Energy usage patterns and consumption metrics
- Device operation states and run times
- System performance parameters
Data is stored securely on your local Homer server with a standard 10-year retention period, ensuring you have access to valuable historical information.
Actionable Insights
The system transforms raw data into valuable insights:
- Efficiency analysis of heating sources
- Cost saving calculations and projections
- Predictive maintenance recommendations
- Optimization suggestions for further improvements
These insights help you make informed decisions about your energy systems and verify the impact of optimization measures.
API Integrations
Energy Provider Connections
Homer integrates with energy provider systems to access critical data:
- ENTSO-E Transparency Platform: Access European day-ahead energy prices
- Greenchoice/Eniris: Dynamic tariff information for specific contracts
- Other Energy Suppliers: Expandable framework for additional providers
The system caches this data efficiently to minimize API calls while ensuring you always have current pricing information.
Integration Workflow
Data Retrieval
Central server fetches data from external APIs
Processing & Caching
Data is processed and cached centrally
Local Distribution
Homer servers periodically update from central cache
Local Optimization
Your Homer makes decisions based on local data
Real-World Applications
TEAPOTS Biomeiler Monitoring Project
Homer is currently being used to monitor and optimize biomeilers in the TEAPOTS research project:
- Monitoring multiple temperature points across the biomeiler structure
- Tracking heat extraction efficiency
- Optimizing pump operations based on available heat
- Collecting valuable research data on biomeiler performance
This application demonstrates Homer's ability to manage specialized energy systems while providing valuable data insights.
Large-Scale Agricultural & Hospitality Complex
Our flagship implementation manages an extensive integrated energy system for a combined agricultural business and hospitality facility:
- 6 different heat sources working in orchestration: biomeiler, solar collectors, heat pump, solar panels, and two pellet stoves
- 3 buffer tanks providing heat storage and distribution
- 28 control nodes monitoring and managing the entire system
- Dual-purpose heat pump that both cools refrigeration units and heats buffer tanks
This sophisticated system has been operational for over 10 years, demonstrating the long-term reliability and adaptability of Homer's energy management capabilities in complex commercial environments.
Multi-Source Home Heating Optimization
In a residential application, Homer manages a complex heating system with multiple sources:
- Solar thermal panels for primary water heating
- Heat pump for supplementary heating
- Wood-fired boiler as an alternative heat source
- Two buffer tanks for heat storage and distribution
The system continuously evaluates the efficiency and cost of each heat source, providing guidance on when manual intervention (like adding wood to the boiler) would be most beneficial.
Ready to Optimize Your Energy Systems?
Join our pilot program to experience the benefits of intelligent energy management with Homer.