How the Technology Works
X2M Smart Energy adapts to your usage patterns, maximises solar self-consumption and minimises the use of grid power. Here is how it all comes together.
Smart Energy Components
Solar panels
A premium 5kW+ system, or upsized for your home and installed as part of the build. This is a significant upgrade on the common 2kW builder inclusion, and it translates directly into higher ongoing savings.
Home Energy Management System (HEMS)
Software that automates and optimises your energy use in real time. HEMS ensures your home uses solar first, can pre-condition your home and hot water during peak generation, and monitors consumption so you can see exactly where your energy goes.
Community battery
A shared battery installed within the estate (where fitted), owned and maintained by an independent battery owner/operator. Your solar system connects to it through the grid. X2M Smart Energy subscribers receive an annual payment for participating.
Benefits Overview
Smart Energy homes can save over $1,000 per year on energy costs compared to a standard new build. The savings come from three sources: upgraded solar ($816/year), HEMS optimisation ($121/year) and community battery participation ($75/year).
Beyond the energy savings, Smart Energy customers can access partner benefits including NAB green home loan rates and discounted Solahart hot water systems.
New homes after 1 July 2025 need to meet National Construction Code 2022 (NCC2022) energy efficiency requirements, achieving 7-star ratings, but there may be much more opportunity available to reduce your ongoing energy bills and increase the sustainability of your home by subscribing to X2M Smart Energy.
The above 3 month energy saving benefits were achieved on a test home in regional Victoria. (This is an example and actual results may vary.)
Developing a new estate?
Building or buying in an X2M Smart Community?
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Want Smart Energy in your area?
Talk to your local council about partnering with X2M.
