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Save Energy with Power Plugs
- Use smart power plugs to cut power to devices during idle hours to save energy and money.
- Activate them only when needed, such as manually turning on gaming consoles before use.
Smart Energy Use with Solar
- Erwin calculates energy balance every five minutes to optimize device use with solar power.
- This enables smart decisions like running the washing machine only when solar energy is available.
Reliable Velbus System in Home
- Erwin's initial home automation system used Velbus, a Belgium-based industrial-grade wired bus system.
- It proved very stable and robust for lighting and blind control, integrated well with Home Assistant.