Solar PV is at its most effective in saving households money and helping them to become more energy efficient when as much of the energy generated by solar panels is used on site as possible.
During the day there may be many times when solar panels are generating more electricity than is being used in the household. When this happens, excess electricity is sent back to the grid. Unless there is another use for it.
The MyEnergi Eddi is a comprehensive control system for producing hot water in your home using renewable energy, a heat pump, or by drawing from the grid based on the prevailing conditions and homeowners’ needs at the time.
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Adaptive Power Usage
The Eddi adapts constantly to the amount of power being made available from the solar PV array in order to make full use of surplus electricity without having to resort to drawing from the grid.
Support for up to two heating elements allows a wide range of temperature control.
Multiple Operating Modes
The Eddi power diverter has four different primary operating states which ensure that solar power is not wasted, and can also prioritise producing hot water on demand regardless of the cost.
The Boost mode on the Eddi can also be programmed to come on at set times in the menu, or it can be programmed to come on when economy tariffs are available.
Other potential control modes with the Eddi include being able to set a desired water temperature and schedule legionella control cycles.
In-Depth Display
The LCD screen with LED backlighting for the Eddi contains a wealth of information about the status of your solar PV array and home heating system, all in an easily digested form.
The user-friendly interface can provide data on the power production from solar panels, power consumption from the grid, and the current status of the heating system.
Other information on the display includes the operating mode the Eddi is in, how much energy is currently being used for water heating, and how much has been sent over the course of the day. Optional extras even allow you to monitor the current temperature of the water.
Heat Pump Compatibility
While designed mainly with homes using solar or wind power in mind, the Eddi is also compatible with heat pump systems.
Acting as a system controller, the Eddi can switch between heating water using the immersion or a heat pump based on the available power at the time.
When excess energy levels are low the Eddi will prioritise the immersion heater using a trickle of excess electricity. However, when more than 2kW of electricity becomes available it can switch that power over to the heat pump.
Specifications
| Electrical Specs | |
| Rated Input Power | 3.68kW |
| Rated Supply Voltage | 230V AC Single Phase (+/- 10%) |
| Supply Frequency | 50Hz / 60Hz |
| Rated Current | 16A |
| Standby Power Consumption | 3W |
| Generator Size Supported | No limit (subject to 100A per-phase grid supply) |
| Heater Load Size | 100W min. 3.68kW max. |
| Economy Tariff Sense Input | 230V AC sensing (2.5kV isolated) |
| Wireless Interface | 868/915 MHz (proprietary protocol) for wireless sensor and remote monitoring options |
| Grid Current Sensor | 100A max. primary current, 16mm max. cable diameter |
| Supply Cable Entry | Rear, bottom, or side option |
| Mechanical Specs | |
| Dimensions | 220 x 205 x 87mm (excluding wall bracket) |
| Weight | 4.3kg (excluding wall bracket) |
| Protection Degree | IP20 |
| Enclosure Material | Painted Zintec Steel |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +40°C |
| Mounting Method | Wall Mounting Bracket |
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