

The platform solves a specific problem that is connected with the adaption of residential energy storage systems. The Lumin Energy Management Platform consists of smart circuits powered by predictive algorithms. Inside The Lumin Energy Management Platform The data from these smart devices can be combined with information on solar power production to help users make the most out of their solar power. The entire system includes small smart devices like circuit breakers that measure and record power usage. Solar and Smart DevicesĮnergy management platforms combines photovoltaic panels, solar energy storage, and smart circuits to automate energy optimization. This platform harnesses rich, meaningful electricity data and, more importantly, providing unprecedented control of a home’s electrical usage. Lumin, a Virginia-based energy management company, has come up with an innovative technology that makes the circuit panel ‘smart’ by introducing the Lumin Energy Management Platform. When devices like circuit breakers are made intelligent, you will gain flexibility on your battery storage and would be able to understand each device connected to your home battery system. So they can be considered as powerful gateways to smart homes and the smart grid. Remember circuit breakers are the first place that electricity flows as it enters your home or your apartment. How Can A Circuit Breaker Be Smart? And When Do You Need a Smart Circuit Breaker? Unlike a traditional fuse, that has simple strands of wire that cut off the current by melting in the event of increased power before being replaced, a circuit breaker can be manually or automatically resumed to normal operation. If the power rises above a certain level, the electromagnet becomes energized to throw a mechanical switch, which breaks the circuit. These are simple electromechanical switches called circuit breakers that contains an electromagnet where the current flows. We all have a small piece of electrical equipment hiding in a dark corner somewhere in our basements that is capable of protecting our homes in case of a power surge. Let’s dive into the main functionalities of circuit breakers before understanding the benefits of these smart devices for energy efficient homes. What is a smart circuit breaker? How does it apply to your solar panel system? Andrew and Kyle talk about Lumin Energy Management Platform and explain how it replaces traditional unresponsive on/off circuits with intelligent and smart circuit breakers.
