Residential Water Supply & Pump AutomationEnergy Management3MediumHomeowner$ implied
Homeowner cannot effectively utilize excess solar energy to heat water, wasting surplus electricity and paying for fuel oil heating instead.
No clear, affordable integrated system that automatically diverts excess solar power to an immersion heater while maintaining dual fuel operation.
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Opp. Score
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Willingness to Pay
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Added
Jul 3, 2026
Implied Software Gaps
- Automated surplus energy diverting controller for immersion heating
App Concept
SolarDiverter Pro
An intelligent energy management device that monitors solar production and household consumption, automatically routing surplus power to an immersion heater. Integrates with existing boiler systems, supports dual fuel (oil/electric), and provides real-time app control.
Key Features
- Real-time solar excess detection and automatic diverting to immersion heater
- Compatible with existing oil/gas boiler tanks via retrofit immersion element
- Smart scheduling and priority logic (e.g., heat water before exporting to grid)
- Mobile app with energy savings dashboard and manual override
Target Users: Homeowners in Europe with solar PV systems and oil/gas water heating, especially those with low feed-in tariffs
Revenue Model: $299 one-time hardware cost + $4.99/mo for advanced scheduling and analytics
Part of App Idea
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