SMART HOME SYSTEMS

Energy & Sustainability

From solar and circuits to climate and lighting—energy decisions, automated.

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Smart energy for your smart home

Reducing energy waste starts with understanding how your home actually consumes power. Most homes generate plenty of data—but without proper visibility, inefficiencies remain hidden.

We design energy monitoring and automation systems that give you clear insight into where energy is being used, when it's wasted, and how it can be reduced—without sacrificing comfort or convenience. The result is a home that responds intelligently to real conditions, not guesswork.

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Whole-home energy visibility

Energy optimisation only works when it's system-wide. We integrate monitoring across key circuits, appliances, and generation sources so energy use is visible in one clear interface.

This visibility becomes the foundation for informed decisions and long-term savings.
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You gain insight into:

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Real-time and historical energy consumption

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Solar generation, export, and self-consumption

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High-load circuits and inefficient appliances

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Usage patterns across time and zones within the home

Energy & sustainability systems

We design energy and sustainability systems using proven monitoring and control platforms chosen for accuracy, transparency, and long-term reliability—not closed ecosystems.

Each system is selected based on the home's energy sources, consumption patterns, and automation goals—allowing energy use to be monitored, optimised, and intelligently managed.

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AST works with trusted energy and automation platforms to provide clear visibility and control over household energy in demanding residential environments.

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Solar, storage & smart
load management

Homes with solar often produce more energy than they realise—but without intelligent control, much of it is wasted. We help align generation, storage, and usage so energy is consumed when it makes the most sense.

This includes:

Solar production and grid import/export tracking

Battery awareness and prioritised usage

Intelligent scheduling of high-load appliances

Your home learns when to store, use, or reduce energy automatically.

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Automation-driven efficiency

True sustainability comes from systems that act for you. We design automations that respond to real-world conditions rather than fixed schedules.

Using sensors and environmental data, your home can respond to:

Sunlight levels and sunset timing

Temperature, humidity, and weather conditions

Occupancy, usage patterns, and peak tariffs

Wind exposure and external heat gain

Lighting, blinds, climate, and selected appliances adjust dynamically—reducing unnecessary energy use while maintaining comfort.

Comfort without compromise

Efficiency should never feel restrictive. Our approach prioritises stability, comfort, and simplicity first—then improves efficiency through intelligent control.

Energy optimisation becomes invisible—quietly working in the background.
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You benefit from:

Fewer manual adjustments

Consistent indoor comfort

Reduced energy bills over time

Robust offline capability

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Typical outcomes from an
‍engineered energy system

Every home is different, but when energy monitoring, automation and control are designed as part of a unified system, the results tend to be consistent. Rather than relying on assumptions, these outcomes come from measured data, system-level insight, and intelligent automation working together over time.

Clear visibility into where energy is used, wasted, or misaligned

Reduced heating, cooling, and lighting load through automated optimisation

Better alignment between solar energy generation and household consumption

Ready for a smart home that simply works?

Engineering clarity for smart homes that actually work.

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