Types of Loads

A load is a device in a household that is operated with electrical energy.

The goal of the open-loop control is to have the Sunny Home Manager switch the load so that PV energy is mostly used, if possible, and thereby, or by selecting a suitable time window, minimize the energy costs for operating the load.

Loads suitable for control by the Sunny Home Manager are those that are to be switched on and operated for a defined period of time (e.g. washing machine) or have a flexible time of use (e.g. heat pump, charging station for electric vehicles).

Loads that are only switched on when they are needed immediately afterwards (e.g. television, toaster, lamp, or vacuum cleaner) are not suited for being controlled by the Sunny Home Manager. These must be configured via a switching device (e.g., radio-controlled socket).

A distinction is made between the following types of loads that are suited for being controlled by the Sunny Home Manager:

The following energy loads can be configured:

  • Washing machine

  • Heat pumps

  • Dishwasher

  • Clothes dryer

  • Heating element

  • Other

Depending on the type of energy load, the load type may already be set in the subsequent configuration. During configuration, the load type can still be changed or further defined. The following list summarizes the load types:

  • Light

  • Home appliance

  • Heating element and hot water

  • Cooling

  • Air-conditioning

  • E-mobility

  • Industrial load

  • Other

    Background Information
    Program-controlled loads