Energy Monitoring

Energy Monitoring – Track System Performance and Consumption

The energy monitoring category provides devices and systems that track solar production, energy consumption, battery status, and system performance in real time. Quality monitoring equipment delivers accurate data collection, visualization, and historical analysis that optimize system operation and identify potential issues before they impact performance.

Modern monitoring solutions offer remote access through smartphone apps and web portals, enabling system oversight from anywhere with internet connectivity.

Monitoring options include dedicated energy monitors that track whole-home consumption with CT (Current Transformer) clamps and battery monitors that display SOC (State of Charge %). They also have charging metrics and inverter-integrated monitoring through built-in displays and communication interfaces.

Solutions range from simple standalone displays showing instantaneous power to sophisticated data logging systems with cloud storage and performance analytics.

Featured brands include Victron, Emporia, and manufacturer-specific monitoring platforms from EG4, Sol-Ark, and Pytes. Key features include wireless connectivity via WiFi or cellular, historical data retention, customizable alerts for system events, and API (Application Programming Interface) access for advanced integration.

Many systems provide energy usage insights that identify consumption patterns and opportunities for efficiency improvements.

When selecting monitoring equipment, it’s important to consider system complexity, desired metrics, connectivity requirements, number of circuits to monitor, and integration with existing system components.

Browse the energy monitoring category below to find tracking solutions for optimized solar system performance and energy management.