System Architecture

Intelligent Energy Orchestration

Compare system architectures and explore how the IntegraVolt Logic Controller (ILC) optimises energy flow across solar, battery, heat pump, and EV charging.

System Comparison

SpecificationEconomy (Efficiency Pro)Mid-Range (Quantum Energy)
Max Solar Capacity3.68 kWp6.44 kWp
Battery Capacity5.12 kWh9.5 kWh
Heat Pump ModelVaillant aroTHERM plus 5kWDaikin Altherma 3 H HT 8kW
Invertor Power3.6 kW Hybrid5 kW Hybrid
EV Charging7.4 kW Type 27.4 kW Smart
Automation HubGivEnergy GatewayHome Assistant + Modbus
Typical System Cost£12,500 - £15,000£18,000 - £22,000

Note: Costs are indicative and include materials, labour, and commissioning. Final pricing depends on site conditions, installer rates, and regional variations.

The IntegraVolt Logic Controller (ILC)

At the heart of every system sits the ILC: a software-defined orchestration layer that dynamically routes energy based on Agile pricing, weather forecasts, and real-time demand.

Solar PV

Peak generation

Grid Import

Agile off-peak

Home Load

Base consumption

ILC Core

Real-time optimisation engine

Battery Storage

Time-shift energy

Heat Pump

Thermal storage

EV Charging

Smart scheduling

Time-Shift Optimisation

Import grid power during off-peak hours (23:30-05:30) and discharge during peak pricing windows.

Demand Prediction

Machine learning algorithms forecast consumption patterns and pre-heat thermal mass during cheap periods.

Grid Services Revenue

Participate in demand flexibility schemes and earn payments for reducing consumption during peak events.

Passive House Optimisation

Thermal Mass as Storage

In a Passive House, the building fabric itself becomes a thermal battery. By pre-heating the structure during off-peak hours, we can coast through expensive peak periods without activating the heat pump.

  • 250mm concrete slab stores ~30 kWh of thermal energy
  • Temperature decay: ~0.5°C per 8 hours (well-insulated)
  • Effective storage duration: 12-16 hours

Pre-Heating Strategy

The ILC monitors Agile pricing forecasts and weather predictions to determine optimal pre-heating windows. During negative pricing events, we can even get paid to heat the home.

Off-Peak (23:30-05:30)7p/kWh
Standard Rate24p/kWh
Peak (16:00-19:00)40p/kWh
Annual Savings£800-£1,400

Real-World Performance Data

Client data from our 200m² reference project (Gloucestershire, 2024-2025 heating season):

68%

Energy consumed off-peak

4.2

Average heat pump SCOP

£1,240

Annual energy cost

Ready to Specify Your System?

Book a Feasibility Study to determine your optimal system architecture. We'll model your site conditions, energy demands, and budget constraints to recommend a Tier 1 (Efficiency Pro) or Tier 2 (Quantum Energy) roadmap.