Eleflex provides HeatAdapt, a software controller that automatically schedules air‑to‑water and ground‑source heat pumps to run during low‑cost electricity hours by using real‑time price data, weather forecasts, and building heating demand. The system optimizes for COP changes, integrates solar generation forecasts, and can switch between heat sources, delivering measurable cost savings for homes and small buildings on variable‑rate electricity plans.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Heat pumps in homes and small buildings often operate on static schedules, causing them to consume electricity during peak price periods and miss opportunities to use cheaper, off‑peak power. This leads to higher energy bills and increased strain on the electricity grid, especially for customers on variable‑rate plans.
Solution
Eleflex offers HeatAdapt, a software module that automatically controls air‑to‑water and ground‑source heat pumps based on real‑time hourly electricity prices, grid tariffs, weather forecasts, and the building’s heating demand. By scheduling heating and domestic hot‑water production for low‑cost hours and adjusting for outdoor temperature‑driven COP changes, the system reduces electricity consumption during peak periods. The algorithm also incorporates solar generation forecasts to increase self‑consumption and can switch between multiple heat sources in hybrid setups. HeatAdapt runs on a dedicated controller that receives daily price updates and provides continuous optimization without user intervention, delivering measurable cost savings and lower grid load.
Target Audience
Primary customers are residential homeowners and small‑building owners who have variable‑rate electricity plans and use air‑to‑water or ground‑source heat pumps, as well as installers and service partners who integrate the HeatAdapt controller.
Features
- Dynamic price‑driven scheduling that aligns heat pump operation with hourly market prices and grid fees
- COP‑aware optimization that adapts to outdoor temperature variations for air‑to‑water systems
- Integration of solar production forecasts to prioritize renewable self‑consumption
- Automatic switching between heat sources in hybrid installations
- Real‑time energy usage measurement and tracking (HeatAdapt PRO)
- Compatibility with most air‑to‑water and ground‑source heat pumps, including multi‑unit setups
- Cloud‑based updates and software upgrades for the controller