Did you know that when you use electricity directly impacts how profitable your solar panels are?
In 2025, with electricity prices in Luxembourg soaring by +43%, adjusting your consumption habits is key to getting the most out of your solar system.
Why Using Appliances During the Day Makes Sense with Solar?
Solar production peaks between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. That’s when your panels generate the most free electricity. By using your appliances during this window, you:
✅ Use your own solar energy (free once the system is paid off)
✅ Avoid buying expensive grid electricity, especially during peak prices
✅ Maximize self-consumption — every kWh you use from your panels is money saved
Which Appliances Should You Run During the Day?
Appliance | Average Consumption | Energy-Saving Tip |
Washing machine | 1–2 kWh per cycle | Start around 10 AM or midday |
Dryer | 2–3.5 kWh per cycle | Schedule for daytime use |
Iron | 1–2 kWh per hour | Prefer morning or early afternoon |
Electric oven | 2–3 kWh per hour | Avoid 6 PM–10 PM peak hours |
EV charging | 7–11 kWh per charge | Best between 10 AM–4 PM (solar window) |
👉 By shifting consumption to daylight hours, you cut your bills, reduce strain on the national grid, and lower your carbon footprint.
🔌 For Electric Vehicle Owners: Charge with the Sun
Charging your electric vehicle (EV) during the day has two major benefits:
✔️ Free charging using your own solar power
✔️ Avoiding evening peak prices (6 PM–10 PM)
💡 Pro Tip: Install a smart EV charger with load balancing to:
- Automatically start charging when solar is producing
Prevent overloading your home’s electrical system
How to Automate Your Solar Consumption?
With modern inverters and energy management systems (EMS) or home automation, you can:
✅ Schedule your appliances based on real-time solar production
✅ Use smart apps like SMA Energy, SolarEdge, Fronius, Victron
✅ Prioritize solar energy usage over grid power
👉 These systems help you optimize every kilowatt produced, without daily effort.
Why Choose Emax Solar?
At Emax Solar, we provide turnkey solutions to make your energy transition easy and profitable:
✔ Free on-site analysis of your needs
✔ Personalized advice on charging stations (AC or DC)
✔ Full management of PRIMe House subsidies
✔ Certified professional installation
✔ Ongoing technical support and customer care (in English, French, Luxembourgish)
Get a Free Quote Today
Produce. Use. Save.
📞 Get your free consultation: +352 661 999 280 or visit www.emaxsolar.lu.
