Our smart-grid load-control system is perfect for residences and light, commercial buildings that need basic control of their power consumption to meet utility company peak demand limit tiers. The system utilizes a base level implementation of our TARAS technology and consists of a load control center that is capable of controlling four electrical circuits.

The load control center is installed adjacent to the building’s electrical panel and connected to the circuits for larger loads that would impact the peak demand, for example large appliances such as freezers, pumps, water heaters and air conditioners. The load control center fits neatly adjacent to the electrical panel and should be installed by a qualified installer.

The Akida load control system can be configured by a qualified installer via a ethernet connection so that power peak demand limit tiers are set and priorities are designated for each of the loads being controlled. When the system is operating, it will not allow peak demand tiers to be exceeded during their time limits by shutting power off to the loads being controlled. This allows the user to stay within lower billing rates and reduce their electrical costs. Our system is unique in that it has built-in intelligence, which includes individual power consumption monitoring of the loads being controlled so that appropriate loads can be shut off to meet the demand limits. The ability to designate levels of priority for the loads being controlled means that there is less disruption to the user. Our system is unique in that it can measure the power provided by an auxiliary source such as a solar panel and adjust the demand limit accordingly so that loads are not shut off unnecessarily. The system’s built in clock function allows loads that are controlled by time clocks to be managed with a timer that does not get disrupted when the load is shut off to meet demand limits. Additionally the system includes a low-voltage controller so that it can use devices such as existing thermostats to control a load. The system’s low cost, ease of installation and added functionality means it will pay for itself in a very short period.