Smart Homes, and Solar PV

Being an off-grid family, we have to be smart about our energy consumption. Things like running heavy loads while the sun is providing energy, rather than burdening our batteries in the evening when the sun isn't shining. We also anticipate when the energy will be available, and adjust accordingly. An example of this is waiting to do laundry when we have a good solar day. These are not huge efforts, but they can be inconvenient, and require some management. The future of energy management is arriving quickly, will be in every home, even grid-tie homes, and it will be automatic. Here is an solution from SMA that is available in Germany. SMA Smart Home