Powersensor Products
Essential Solar
Essential Solar
Grid consumption, exported solar and appliance data in real-time.
Keep track of your energy data all in one place.
With real-time, comprehensive data for your entire household. Optimise your tariffs and monitor your energy production and export.
RRP $199
The Essential Solar Solution
Includes
1x Powersensor plug
1x Powersensor sensors
+ Add additional plugs to monitor more appliances or extend your Bluetooth range.
The Sensor
Our sensor detects usage from the meter box and sends this data to the cloud every 30 seconds to ensure you stay informed of your usage all the time.
The WiFi Plug
One WiFi plug is included as standard to calibrate your energy data into real-time in app insights.
You can have up to nine WiFi plugs in total to receive granular appliance data, or extend your Bluetooth range.
The App
The Powersensor app shows your real-time and historical energy data and provides a step-by-step guide for easy installation.
Real-Time Energy Usage
View your real-time energy usage and how much you're feeding into the grid, in kWh and cost. To understand the basic impact of your solar investment on your home energy usage.
Live Appliance Data
View your appliance usage in kWh and cost. Identify the biggest contributor to your energy bills to help your load shift management.
Historical Energy Usage
View your historic data for your energy usage and feeding-in to the grid, in kWh and cost. Identify any abnormalities in your solar panels and appliances.
Device Health Check
View your devices' activities and health in real-time. Use historic energy data to determine whether it's time to upgrade and replace your appliances.
Compatible with
Residences of All Types
Powersensor provides real-time data for homes, townhouses, some apartments, and small businesses—with a single-phase electrical connection. With a standalone digital meter box, within 10 meters of the Powersensor installed plug.
Almost Every Solar PV Setup
Retrofittable and easily installed with any inverter or solar setup, regardless of the brand or year of make. As long as there is a standalone digital meter box within 10 meters of the Powersensor installed plug.
A Fixed WiFi Connection
Powersensor is designed to connect to your WiFi, as WiFi has a greater range and can work with multiple devices. The Powersensor solution requires a secure 2.4GHz WiFi with internet connection, which is password protected.
Tech Specs
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Battery powered with a rechargeable 2400mAh 3.7V Lithium Ion battery.
Suitable for outdoor use at 0 to 50℃.
Dimensions: 9cm x 4.2cm x 3.2cm
Sensor mounting: Silicone strap or reclosable fastener as appropriate.
Comes with USB charging cable.
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Standard three-pin AU/NZ power plug: 240 V AC 50Hz 10A.
It uses less than 1W of power to operate
Indoor use only up to 40℃.
9.9cm (Height) x 4.3cm (Width) x 3.8cm (Depth, excluding pins).
84 grams.
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2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth.
Permanent internet connection required.
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Bluetooth: Sensor to Plug within about 10m or two rooms.
WiFi: Plug and Sensor to WiFi Access Point up to 50m.
Note: Actual range is dependent on your home environment, especially obstructions such as walls and ceilings and interference from other devices and appliances.
Search our Help Centre on the Powersensor website for tips about improving wireless coverage.
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Single phase sites only without battery.
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Flat rate, Time-of-use, Feed-in-tariff, and Solar Time-of-export (WA DEBS).
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Within 5%, typically better.
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iOS and Android.
Refer to the respective app stores for supported versions.
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Easy app-guided self-installation.
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1 Year - see Terms and Conditions.
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Five Step App Guided Safe Self-Install
1.
Sign up to the Powersensor app!
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Plug a high-draw appliance you use daily, like your coffee machine - into the WiFI plug.
Plug any additional appliances into your WiFi plugs or extend your Bluetooth range.
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Place one sensor within your meter board.
5.
Check back in 48 hours, while Powersensor to learn and calibrate.
Quick install
Powersensor monitors across your energy journey.
Upgrade to the Powersensor solution that suits your financial and energy needs over time. You can also take Powersensor with you to your next property with ease.
Move from the Essential Solar Solution to the Advanced Solar Solution by adding a sensor and re-installing.
Essential Solar Solution
Our energy solution allows you to monitor your appliances, understand energy usage in real time, manage your tariffs, and understand your energy usage if you’re considering installing PV.
Add a Sensor
Our sensor detects usage from the meter box and sends this data to the cloud every 30 seconds to ensure you stay informed of your usage all the time.
Advanced Solar Solution
Maximise your solar self-consumption, production and export! Gain untapped and valuable insights into your grid and solar usage, optimise your tariffs, and monitor your energy consumption, production, and export.
Powersensor App
The Powersensor app shows your real-time and historic energy data and also provides step-by-step guide for installation.
Installation Support
If you aren’t which solution is suitable, see our Buying Guide. You can also search our comprehensive Help Centre.
Contact Us
Our team is here to help. Log a ticket, and we'll respond within three working days.