Make the Most of Your Solar Energy

A power diverter allows you to maximise the value of your solar system by redirecting excess electricity, which would otherwise be exported back to the grid, to heat your hot water.

Instead of selling surplus energy for a low export rate, you use it within your own home, increasing efficiency and reducing your overall energy costs.

What Is a Power Diverter?

A power diverter is a smart device installed alongside your solar PV system. It monitors how much electricity your home is generating and consuming in real time.

When your solar panels produce more power than your property is using, the diverter automatically redirects that surplus electricity to a specific appliance, most commonly the immersion heater in your hot water cylinder.

This allows you to:

• Heat your water using free solar energy

• Reduce gas or electric boiler usage

• Increase self-consumption of your solar power

The system operates automatically and requires no manual input.

How It Works

1. Solar panels generate electricity during the day.
2. Your home uses what it needs.
3. Any excess power is detected by the diverter.
4. Instead of exporting to the grid, the surplus is sent to your immersion heater.

The diverter adjusts the power smoothly and proportionally, meaning it only uses genuine excess energy — ensuring your home appliances are always prioritised first.

Why Install a Power Diverter?

Lower Energy Bills

By heating your water with solar energy, you reduce reliance on gas or grid electricity.

Maximise Solar Self-Consumption

Instead of exporting excess energy at a lower tariff rate, you use it yourself.

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Solar-heated water lowers your property’s overall carbon footprint.

Fully Automated Operation

Once installed, the system works quietly in the background.

Ideal for Homes With:

• Existing solar PV systems

• Hot water cylinders with immersion heaters

• Daytime solar generation surplus

• Households looking to reduce gas consumption

Power diverters are particularly effective in spring and summer when solar generation is high and hot water demand remains consistent.

Heating Hot Water the Smarter Way

Traditional systems often export excess electricity back to the grid for a relatively small return. A power diverter ensures that surplus energy stays within your home and works for you.

This simple upgrade can significantly improve the return on investment of your solar installation.

A Cost-Effective Upgrade

Power diverters are one of the most affordable ways to enhance an existing solar system. Installation is straightforward and integrates seamlessly with your current setup.

For homeowners who want to increase efficiency without installing battery storage, a diverter provides an excellent solution.

Take Control of Your Solar Energy

By redirecting excess solar power to heat your water, you turn unused energy into real savings.

If you already have solar panels or are planning a new installation, a power diverter can be a smart addition to your system.