UNLOCK ULTRA-CHEAP POWER WITH SMART SHIFTING
South Australia frequently experiences a "solar sponge" effect, typically between 10 am and 4 pm on sunny days. During these hours, the sheer volume of solar energy generated can cause wholesale electricity prices to plummet, occasionally dipping into negative figures. This means that, at times, users on wholesale-exposed plans could effectively be credited for consuming electricity.
For renters who choose innovative retailers like LocalVolts or Amber Electric, which provide access to these fluctuating wholesale prices, or for those on SA Power Networks' Time of Use tariffs (such as the "Residential Electrify" trial offering significantly reduced daytime rates), the Jousto Energy Hub and Smart Plugs become indispensable tools.
The Jousto system automates the process of energy arbitrage. It intelligently schedules high-consumption appliances – washing machines, dishwashers, and even hot water systems if connected via a smart plug – to operate predominantly during these ultra-cheap or negatively priced periods. You don't need to constantly monitor prices or manually adjust appliance timers; the Jousto system manages this seamlessly, ensuring savings are captured automatically.
CAPTURE AND CONQUER WITH PORTABLE STORAGE
The challenge of cheap midday power is utilizing it when household demand might be low. Jousto Portable Energy Storage elegantly solves this. During the midday low-price windows, the Jousto system can prioritize charging the portable battery. This effectively means banking low-cost, often solar-rich, energy.
Then, as evening approaches and electricity prices typically rise with increased demand and lower solar output, your household can switch to using the energy stored in its Jousto battery. Televisions, lighting, laptops, and kitchen appliances can all run on the cheaply acquired energy stored earlier in the day. This strategy allows you to power your evening activities with energy that cost very little, or was perhaps even credited to your account during negative price events.
This smart approach turns a potential grid management challenge – the "duck curve" caused by high solar penetration – into a direct financial benefit for you as a renter. By shifting consumption and storing low-cost energy, Jousto users not only save money but also contribute to a more stable and efficient use of renewable energy.
