EMS portrait for Soleco AG
- Company
- Soleco AG
- Company headquarters
- Maur ZH, Switzerland
- Energy management system (EMS)
- Soleco Optimizer
- Website
- https://www.soleco.ch/
The following information is from the last update, which took place in 2022 - 2023. If you are reading this notice, the provider has not updated its information since the last update and the information may be out of date.
The Soleco Optimizer is a next-generation energy management system. Thanks to an intelligent algorithm that takes into account the building as a heat storage unit and passive solar yield, our Soleco Optimizer substantially reduces energy costs and maximizes energy savings. We control and optimize heat pumps, charging stations, battery storage, and household appliances in conjunction with the electricity production of the photovoltaic system and adapt to your requirements and variable grid tariffs. The system operates fully automatically, and the user enjoys maximum comfort with the best possible energy efficiency. With the Soleco Optimizer, you are ready for the future!
General information
| Main application | HEMS (Home Energy Management System) |
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| Utility service | electricity, heating, water |
| Do Swiss customers belong to your target group? | Yes, they belong to our main target group |
| Other target groups | Distibution and installation partners: energy planners, solar system providers, heating system providers, charging station providers, home automation providers and electrical installers. |
Functions for real estate
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Measurements
Measurements for billingMultitenancy -
Visualisation & Monitoring
Monitoring and operational supervision, Incident managementMeasurement data processing (Reporting, Data disaggregation, Analysis of energy flows)Visualizations (building level or apartment level)Demonstrating the potential financial savings for end customersPV performance evaluation -
Control systems
Self-consumption optimization on junction boxE-mobility dynamic load managementE-mobilty Demand-based charging management (Prioritization)Weather forecastingE-mobility V2HSelf-consumption optimization by energy communitiesFlexible prioritization of consumersControl of consumers using dynamic tariffsReceiving ripple control signalsDynamic feed-in regulationRetrieval flexibilitiesActive battery management -
Services
VEWA conform billingZEV billingCollectionDirect marketing -
Certificates
SmartGridreadyMETAS certificationMinergie monitoring
Offer for utilities
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Operation
Portfolio overviewMultitenancyIncident managementAuthorization managementApplication in single- & multi-family houses -
Market needs
Electricity tariffsE-Mobility billing -
Grid needs
Reactive current detectionRipple control system replacementPeak shavingLoad shiftingE-mobility V2GFlexibility aggregation
Specifications
| Interfaces to utility systems |
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| Commercialisation by utilities |
Yes, with white label under certain conditions |
| Further advantages for utility |
The Soleco Optimizer calculates and optimizes energy costs in real time for the next three days. It takes into account electricity tariffs, the heat pump's electricity requirements for heating or cooling, domestic hot water, and e-mobility. In addition, larger electricity consumers such as washing machines and dishwashers can be controlled in a targeted manner.
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Compatible Components
Note: The distinction between measurements and controls was introduced with the update in 2026. The company has not updated its data since it was recorded in 2023. Accordingly, previous information has been carried over for both measurements and controls.
| Measurable components | Controllable components | |
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| Electricity meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Heat meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Water meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Gas meter |
Not stated |
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| Inverter/PV plant |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Battery storage |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Heat pump |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Combined heat and power plant (CHPP) |
No offer |
No offer |
| Water boiler |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Other heating systems (Heating rods, fossil fuel heaters, etc.) |
Standard offer under development |
Standard offer under development |
| Heat storage |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| EV-charging station |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Average cost to implement new producers (driver development) |
750-10'000 CHF, depending on the type of device. Costs can probably be reduced with SmartGrid-Ready Label. |
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Operating modes Components
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Charging station
Solar based chargingAffordable chargingPriority chargingConsideration of load limits
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Heat pump
Dynamic setpoint shiftsForecast-based control
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Heating rods
Stepless control
Technical information
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| Components of the product |
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| Interfaces to components |
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| Communication interfaces | LAN |
| Standardized customer interface in accordance with VSE branch directive | Not stated |
| Interface for reading measured values from intelligent measuring systems | Not stated |
| Integration of third-party systems to influence hardware | Standard offer available |
| Control and regulation mechanisms | Algorithms (consideration of several factors), AI (self-learning algorithms, etc.) |
| Control of components | Centrally in a control box (local), Centrally in a control box (cloud) |
Intervals for data measurement and transmission
| Data measurement for control | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data measurement for electricity billing | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data measurement for heat billing | Every 15 minutes |
| Data measurement for water billing | Every 15 minutes |
| Data measurement for e-mobility billing | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data transmission | In real time (up to 5 minutes) |
Installation & Operation
| When purchased via utility | Installation by EMS provider, Specialist partner, utility |
| When purchsed via EMS provider | Installation by EMS provider, Specialist partner, externer Installateur |
| When purchased via wholesale | Installation by EMS provider, Specialist partner, externer Installateur |
| Duration of installation at the end customer | 5 - 12 hours |
| Software updates | At least 4 times a year |
| Software updates - Through EMS provider | Automatic process |
| Software updates - Through specialist partner | Not stated |
| Software updates - Through utilities | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Lifetime | 7 years |
Data protection and IT security
| Data storage | Cloud - in Europe, outside of Switzerland |
| Certification of Cloud solution | ISO 27001 |
Costs
Costs at single-party building level
These are rough estimates. An offer must be requested for exact cost information.
The following use case was assumed for the cost estimate:
1 single-party building with the following existing components (excluding commercial use):
- Metering units: 1 electricity meter
- 1 photovoltaic system (with 1 inverter) with battery storage
- 1 heat pump (SG-Ready)
- 1 hot water boiler (relay control)
- 1 fully equipped charging station (AC charging)
Costs at multi-unit building level
These are rough estimates. An offer must be requested for exact cost information.
The following use case was assumed for the cost estimate:
1 multi-unit building with the following existing components (excluding commercial premises):
- Metering units: 20 electricity meters
- 1 photovoltaic system (with 1 inverter) with battery storage
- 1 heat pump (SG-Ready)
- 1 hot water boiler (relay control)
- 20 parking spaces, 5 of which are fully equipped with charging stations (AC charging)
Functions (fulfilled)
Measure electricity meter
Integration PV system
Control heat pump
Control water boiler
Dynamic load management
Functions (fulfilled)
Measure electricity meter
Integration PV system
Control heat pump
Control water boiler
Dynamic load management
ZEV billing (pure data delivery, no collection)
Functions (not fulfilled)
Battery storage control
Active battery management
Dynamic feed-in regulation
Self-consumption optimization on junction box
Functions (not fulfilled)
Battery storage control
Active battery management
Dynamic feed-in regulation
Self-consumption optimization by utilities
| Single-party building | |
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| Comment | |
| One-time hardware costs | Not stated |
| One-time software costs | Not stated |
| Total of one-time costs | Not stated |
| Installation cost | Not stated Not stated |
| Project management costs | Not stated |
| Annual costs | Not stated |
| Multi-unit building | |
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| Comment | The meters are included in the cost. However, the installation of the meters are not included. Our experience has shown us that the SG-Ready interface is not accurate enough to control the heat pump. All heat pump integrations with Soleco Optimizer are realized with Modbus TCP or RTU. That is why we have described the use case below. The heat or cooling distribution control was also considered in the use case. For smaller systems and renovations, the existing thermostatic valves of the heating circuits can also be used. |
| One-time hardware costs | CHF 50,512 Excluding VAT - Soleco Optimizer basic equipment with power supply CHF 990.00 - Loxone power supply 24V 1.3A CHF 666.60 - Loxone Miniserver CHF 1,592.00 - Loxone Tree Extension CHF 1,596.00 - Loxone actuator Tree: CHF 9,240.00 - Touch Pure Flex Tree (72 rooms): CHF 20,520.00 - Touch Pure Flex Tree (20 apartments): CHF 5,700.00 - M+A router: CHF 100.00 - UniFi UAP-AC-PRO access points: CHF 960.00 - smart-me 3-phase meter 80A Telstar Wifi: CHF 7,992.00 - smart-me 3-phase meter Telstar CT Wifi: CHF 606.00 - Transformer for Smart-me CT calibrated measuring transformer: CHF 550.05 |
| One-time software costs | CHF 28,710 Excluding VAT - Soleco Optimizer Create site with GUI and commissioning (IBN): CHF 2,510.00 - Heat pump + heating, create building, heat pump, and storage model, GUI, connection & commissioning: CHF 3,500.00 - Modbus RTU/TCP for heat pump: CHF 400.00 - Implementation of individual room control: CHF 10,000.00 - Integrate PV with inverter Create PV model, GUI connection and validation: CHF 300.00 - Charging station integration (5X): CHF 1,500.00 - Car integration (5X): CHF 500.00 - Smart-me Professional license ZEV: CHF 5,000.00 - Implementing smart metering electricity measurement: CHF 5,000.00 |
| Total of one-time costs | CHF 79,222 |
| Installation cost | Not stated |
| Project management costs | CHF 4,800 -Hourly rate Soleco: 170 CHF/hour -Project planning Loxone partner Gerber: 3,400 CHF -Preparation of principle diagram of heating distribution: 500.00 CHF -Travel expenses: 900.00 CHF |
| Annual costs | CHF 360 Annual maintenance, notification and remote support |
| Deviation/discounts for portfolio with 100 buildings (per building) | Not stated |
Information about the company
| Establishment in Switzerland | Yes, we are compatible with the Swiss system: currency, tariff system, etc. |
| Do you already work together with utilities? |
Yes
With whom, or how many: Groupe E & Neyergie |
| Other partners/clients | Customers: Owners communities, MFH//REFH, Private EFH and MFH owners. Caisse de Pension NE. Partners: CSEM, Gerber Elektro+ Energietechnik, Felix Unholz AG, Elektro Neidhart AG, BS Wyss, Elektro AG, Sanitaerheizig.ch, Weber AG Heating, Kibernetik AG, eConnect GmbH, Smart-me, Loxone, Netatmo/Legrand, Techem Thermoclima, CTA, AIT/Nibe, Stiebel Eltron, Jenni Energietechnik, Viessmann, Weidmüller, Zaptec, Projeda |
| Number of installations in Switzerland | 24 Plants with EMS and PV and/or heat pumps and/or charging station(s) and/or battery |
| Number of installations in Europe (excl. Switzerland) | active only in Switzerland |
| Founding year | 2018 |
| Number of FTE | 3 |