Solar Manager for iPhone

App overview

Solar Manager is a free iPhone application published by Solar Manager AG that helps owners of photovoltaic (PV) systems visualize generation and improve self-consumption. The app combines clear monitoring with tools to shift loads and charge vehicles in a way that increases the value of on-site solar power.

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Primary features at a glance

• Short-term PV output projections (up to 3 days) plus practical suggestions for when to run appliances to reduce grid purchases.
• Options to prioritize which household systems run first (for example, water heating, space heating and other large consumers).
• Modes to control electric vehicle charging — such as charging only when solar production is high or allowing charging during both sunny periods and low-tariff hours.
• Full access to detailed daily and monthly breakdowns, autonomy indicators and other in-depth statistics available through the web interface.
• A compact seven-day summary showing generation, self-use and grid import at a glance.
• Visual diagrams that map energy flows between the PV array, the grid, home consumption and battery storage.
• A tidy dashboard presenting the most important system KPIs in one view.

Vehicle charging and appliance control

The app lets you define charging strategies for EVs and set rules for other connected equipment. You can configure charging to favor times of strong solar output, include off-peak tariff windows, or combine both criteria to lower costs and increase solar self-consumption.

Monitoring, charts and forecasts

Solar Manager provides multiple visualization layers — from a concise dashboard to detailed daily and monthly charts. Visual energy-flow diagrams make it easy to see how much power is being produced, stored, consumed, or exported. Forecasts extend a few days ahead and include actionable tips for shifting usage to periods with abundant solar generation.

Why users find it valuable

By exposing real-time metrics and offering automated control options, the app helps PV owners make smarter decisions about when to use or store their generated electricity. The combination of monitoring, forecasting and device prioritization makes it simpler to maximize self-consumption and reduce reliance on the grid.