The myenergi product range is designed with built-in features to protect the property’s electrical infrastructure, and a key element of this protection is the use of a Grid CT (current transformer) to monitor grid power. This system plays a vital role in ensuring that the property’s main supply fuse is not overloaded, safeguarding the overall electrical integrity of the property.
Grid Monitoring and Protection
The Grid CT constantly monitors the flow of electricity to and from the grid, allowing myenergi devices such as zappi, eddi, and libbi to dynamically adjust their power consumption. This real-time monitoring enables the system to regulate the amount of power being drawn by the devices to ensure it stays within the safe limits set for the property. One of the key protective features integrated into these devices is the Grid Limit/Import Limit function, which ensures that the total amount of electricity consumed by the system does not exceed the capacity of the supply fuse.
This level of protection is critical in preventing the property’s electrical infrastructure from becoming overloaded. If too much power is drawn from the grid, there is a risk of tripping the main fuse or, in extreme cases, causing permanent damage to the supply. By monitoring and regulating grid power usage, myenergi products can intelligently control their operation, ensuring a balanced power draw that protects the property’s electrical systems.
Compliance with UK DNO Requirements
The Grid Limit feature is fully accepted by UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). This approval is significant because it means that in most cases, installing a zappi or other myenergi devices will not require costly and time-consuming upgrades to the property’s electrical supply. Instead of upgrading the supply to accommodate the additional power demands of electric vehicle charging or energy management systems, myenergi products automatically manage power usage to remain within safe limits. This makes them not only a cost-effective solution but also a convenient one for both installers and property owners.
Operational Benefits
This intelligent monitoring system is beneficial for a range of myenergi products:
- zappi: The electric vehicle charger ensures that power drawn for charging is dynamically adjusted based on the property’s real-time energy consumption, preventing the risk of overloading the supply.
- eddi: The energy diverter monitors grid power and diverts surplus energy to water or space heating, all while protecting the property’s electrical infrastructure.
- libbi: The battery storage system optimises energy usage from the grid, ensuring that the supply fuse is not overstressed, even during periods of high consumption.
In conclusion, myenergi’s Grid CT technology offers a robust protection mechanism, ensuring that all devices operate safely within the property’s electrical limits while complying with regulatory standards. This feature is a key factor in the widespread adoption of myenergi systems across the UK without the need for significant electrical supply upgrades.
Video Explanation
For a clearer understanding of how the Grid CT technology works and how it protects your property, myenergi has produced a detailed video that explains the entire process with helpful visual aids. This video demonstrates how the Grid Limit/Import Limit feature operates in real time, showing the dynamic adjustments made by the system to prevent overloading the main supply fuse.
The video uses easy-to-follow imagery to illustrate the flow of electricity from the grid, how it is monitored by the Grid CT, and how myenergi devices respond to varying levels of demand within the property. By visualising this process, viewers can gain a better understanding of how the system intelligently manages energy consumption to keep the property safe from electrical overloads.