Smarter Energy with Automation: Jousto's Home & Business Upgrade FAQ

Jousto is more than just an installer. We provide smart, automated energy systems designed to work with excess solar, time-of-use tariffs, and the wholesale energy market. Whether it’s a heat pump, EV charger, or battery, we make your tech smarter with the Jousto Energy Hub, helping you save more — without changing your lifestyle.

We offer a complete range of energy-efficient electrification solutions, including: 🟠 Heat Pump Hot Water Systems 🟠 EV Chargers (Single & Three Phase) 🟠 Home & Solar Batteries 🟠 Smart Meters, Plugs, and Energy Hubs 🟠 Hybrid Inverters and Solar Packages All products come with the option to be smart-enabled via automation, allowing them to respond to solar output or electricity pricing signals.

The Jousto Energy Hub acts as the brain of your energy system. It connects to your heat pump, EV charger, battery, or other smart devices and automatically adjusts when and how they run. For example, it can: Charge your EV when solar is exporting or grid prices are low Run your heat pump during negative-price periods Discharge your battery at peak rates to offset costs This is where the real savings happen — beyond what traditional installs offer.

Yes. Jousto’s solutions are hardware-agnostic. We can integrate with most existing inverters, solar PV systems, and batteries — adding the smart layer that enables solar optimisation and energy arbitrage.

Absolutely. We offer full New Home Energy Design, including NatHERS assessments, solar + battery planning, EV charger placement, and future electrification readiness. We work directly with homeowners, designers, and builders to ensure your new home is efficient, compliant, and smart from day one.

No. While solar boosts the benefits, Jousto can deliver value even without it. By timing your appliance use during off-peak or negative grid pricing, we help you reduce your bills and make the most of market energy conditions — especially with portable batteries, smart plugs, or time-controlled EV charging.

Yes. We offer a full “Do It For Me” install service with licensed electricians and plumbers across Australia, especially in South Australia. You can also DIY with some products and ask us for support with configuration and automation.

Other companies sell you the gear. We sell you control. Only Jousto combines premium electrification products with smart automations that make those products work intelligently — based on solar output, electricity price spikes, or your usage patterns. You don’t just buy a battery — you buy an automated energy system.

Jousto's smart automation ensures your energy-intensive devices operate during periods of low or negative electricity pricing, maximizing the use of excess solar generation and reducing reliance on the grid during peak times. This strategic operation leads to significant savings on your energy bills.

Yes. Jousto offers tailored solutions for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), including smart automation of energy systems, integration with existing infrastructure, and optimization of energy usage to reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability.