Get more out of your PV system – with the AC-THOR Power Manager
Do you have a photovoltaic system and feed your excess electricity into the grid for just a few cents per kWh? It doesn't have to be that way! The my-PV AC-THOR automatically detects your PV surplus and converts it into free hot water – a smart alternative to expensive battery storage.
Key features at a glance: The AC-THOR is an intelligent power manager that continuously controls electric heating elements (0-3 kW) depending on the available solar power. Instead of wasting your energy, you use it yourself – for hot water when showering or to supplement your heating system.
Why the AC-THOR is the right choice for you
Maximum self-consumption without expensive battery storage
With the AC-THOR, you can increase your self-consumption of PV power to up to 85% – all without an additional battery storage system. On sunny days, the AC-THOR can cover your entire hot water needs. In summer, your gas or oil heating system remains off, significantly reducing your heating costs.
Real figures: A four-person household needs approximately 2.500-3.500 kWh per year for hot water. At current electricity prices, this saves you several hundred euros annually – money that would otherwise be spent on grid electricity or gas.
Stepless adjustment to your solar yield
Unlike simple on/off heating elements, the AC-THOR regulates its power continuously from 0 to 3.000 watts . This means that even with changing cloud cover or when only 500 watts of excess power are available, the device optimally utilizes every ray of sunshine. No energy is wasted, and there is no unnecessary feed-in to the grid.
Easy retrofit into your existing system
The AC-THOR was specifically designed for retrofitting . You will need:
- An existing PV system (regardless of manufacturer)
- A hot water storage tank or buffer tank with a free connection
- An electric heater (0-3 kW)
Important: The AC-THOR is a control unit and does not include its own heating element . You will need a separate electric heating element , which the AC-THOR will then control intelligently. This can either be a new one or – if you already have an electric heating element – you can use that one.
Installation is done via pluggable connections – no complicated wiring required. The integrated touchscreen allows you to operate the device directly, without additional controls.
This is how the AC-THOR works in practice
Intelligent surplus detection
The AC-THOR works optimally with the my-PV WiFi Meter (sold separately). The WiFi Meter continuously measures how much electricity your PV system is currently generating and how much your household is consuming. As soon as there is a surplus, the AC-THOR automatically transfers it to your heating element.
Alternatively: Many modern inverters are already directly compatible. The AC-THOR communicates with over 70 manufacturers of inverters and energy management systems.
Perfect integration with battery storage systems
Do you already have a battery storage system? No problem! The AC-THOR operates as a hybrid storage system and prioritizes intelligently: First, your battery is charged, then the hot water is heated. This ensures that every kilowatt-hour is used optimally, even with larger PV systems.
Hot water supply even without sun
On cloudy days or in winter, you can optionally set the hot water to be heated to a minimum temperature – using mains electricity if necessary. This way you always have hot water , even when the sun isn't shining.
Technical Details & Applications
What can you control with the AC-THOR?
The AC-THOR controls electric heating elements in:
Warmwasserbereitung:
- Drinking water reservoir
- Buffer storage tank for heating support
- Existing electric heating elements (0-3 kW)
Optional: Heating support
- Electric underfloor heating
- Infrared heating panels
- Electric heating mats
Suitable heating element : The AC-THOR requires an electric heating element with a power output of 0-3 kW. The my-PV screw-in heating element 3 kW (sold separately) is recommended, as it was specifically designed for use with the AC-THOR. However, you can also use existing standard heating elements.
Recommended accessories:
- my-PV screw-in heating element 3 kW (heating element))
- my-PV WiFi Meter (for precise surplus measurement)
- Additional temperature sensor (up to 4 sensors can be connected)
System openness & smart home integration
The AC-THOR is not a closed system . Thanks to its open interfaces, it can be easily integrated into your existing setup:
- Compatible with common smart home systems (Loxone, Home Assistant, KNX)
- Modbus interface for energy management systems
- PWM input for external controllers
Summary: For whom is the AC-THOR ideal?
The my-PV AC-THOR is the perfect solution for you if you:
- You have an existing PV system and want to increase your self-consumption.
- Want to use surplus solar power effectively instead of feeding it into the grid cheaply.
- Looking for a cost-effective alternative to expensive battery storage systems
- want to reduce gas or oil heating costs for hot water
- Want a flexible, open-system product that works with your existing technology?
Get more out of your photovoltaic system – order the AC-THOR now from PVundSO!
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