Tigo Energy Introduces Dynamic Rate Management for EI Residential Solar-Plus-Storage Systems Across Europe
Tigo Energy, a global leader in intelligent solar and energy management software, has announced a major enhancement to its Tigo EI Residential solar-plus-storage solution with the introduction of Dynamic Rate Management, a sophisticated capability that enables the Tigo system to automatically respond to changing electricity prices. This new software-based functionality allows the Tigo Energy Intelligence ecosystem to dynamically optimize the use of solar power, battery storage, and grid electricity based on real-time and forecasted energy market conditions. The launch comes at a pivotal moment as European energy markets accelerate the adoption of flexible dynamic pricing models designed to improve grid stability, support renewable energy usage, and encourage consumer participation in demand-response programs.
Dynamic Rate Management will be available to both new Tigo EI Residential customers and existing system owners, delivered as a remotely deployable software update requiring no additional hardware or configuration. This ensures backward compatibility and seamless integration, enabling Tigo to provide long-term value and continuous technology improvements without burdening users or installers with additional components or complex setup processes.
Addressing the Growing Need for Automated Dynamic Energy Optimization
Many European energy providers are now shifting from traditional flat-rate or time-of-use pricing to dynamic electricity tariffs, which adjust prices frequently—sometimes hourly—based on wholesale energy costs, renewable energy supply availability, and grid demand. This rapid evolution has created new opportunities for homeowners with solar-plus-storage systems to lower electricity costs, but also introduced challenges due to the complexity of monitoring electricity markets and manually programming energy storage behavior.
The new Dynamic Rate Management feature from Tigo solves these challenges through intelligent automation. The platform automatically collects wholesale electricity pricing data, often released on a day-ahead basis, and uses machine learning to forecast price patterns and optimize energy use accordingly. The system determines the most cost-efficient moments to store solar energy, draw electricity from the grid at low prices, or discharge stored battery energy into the home when prices rise.
With Dynamic Rate Management, what once required continuous manual monitoring and manual programming is transformed into a hands-free automated process, enabling homeowners to maximize economic benefits without having to understand energy market fluctuations.
How Dynamic Rate Management Works
The EI Residential system analyzes incoming day-ahead pricing data and automatically constructs a smart 24-hour operational schedule. The platform evaluates multiple variables—including expected solar generation, forecasted household consumption, battery state-of-charge, wholesale energy price curves, feed-in tariffs, and user-defined priorities—to determine an optimized plan.
Key capabilities include:
- Forecast-based energy optimization using machine learning models
- Automated scheduling of battery charging and discharging
- Automatic switching between grid, battery, and solar depending on price
- Support for price-based self-consumption or revenue generation
- Flexible customization based on regional regulations and tariff rules
The system can automatically:
- Charge the battery from the grid when prices drop to off-peak lows
- Prioritize battery discharge during high-price periods to reduce grid imports
- Maximize solar power usage when energy costs climb
- Reduce feed-in when grid export compensation is lower than energy value during peaks
Together, these capabilities enable meaningful reductions in energy bills and improved return on investment for solar-plus-storage installations.
Positive Feedback from Early Access Installers
Before its public launch, Dynamic Rate Management was tested by members of the Tigo Installer Loyalty Program, receiving strong endorsements from industry professionals.
The Tigo EI platform builds a precise daily schedule for energy flow and battery management that mirrors the actual price curve with remarkable accuracy,” said Michael Schmittinger, Managing Director at MMS Communication GmbH & Co. KG. “For our customers, this translates into tangible savings and a level of automation that removes all complexity. It truly feels like having a smart energy manager constantly working in the background to extract the maximum value from every kilowatt-hour.
Feedback highlights substantial benefits for installers as well, including fewer service calls, simplified configuration, and improved customer satisfaction.
Powerful Control via the Tigo Energy Intelligence App
Dynamic Rate Management integrates seamlessly with the Tigo Energy Intelligence mobile app, where system owners can now view real-time and forecasted wholesale electricity prices directly on their smartphones. The app provides an intuitive visual representation of predicted price peaks and valleys, making it easy to understand how the system will operate throughout the day.
Users may also customize preferences, such as:
- Prioritizing energy independence
- Maximizing financial savings
- Maximizing usage of solar energy
- Charging rules for off-peak grid use
- Whether to export battery energy during peak price hours
This level of transparency and control offers homeowners the flexibility to adapt system behavior according to changing household needs, tariff programs, and regional feed-in regulations.
Supporting the financial case, smart home technology provider tado° reported that households using dynamic electricity tariffs and optimizing consumption saved up to 34% on electricity costs in the first half of 2024 compared to households paying the average wholesale market price—excluding taxes and fees. These findings reinforce the potential economic value created by automated dynamic optimization.
Industry Perspective and Commitment to Innovation
“As dynamic electricity tariffs become the norm across Europe, intelligent automation is no longer optional; it is essential for delivering meaningful energy savings,” said Archie Roboostoff, Vice President of Software at Tigo Energy. “With Dynamic Rate Management, the EI Residential platform deploys machine learning on each homeowner’s consumption patterns and automatically optimizes the best financial outcome, removing the guesswork of manual programming. This upgrade reflects our commitment to providing homeowners and installers with smart, resilient, and future-ready energy solutions.”
This development underscores Tigo’s broader strategy of building a complete, integrated solar-plus-storage ecosystem that evolves dynamically with changing energy markets. Rather than treating battery storage as a static backup system, Tigo continues to expand functionality into full-scale intelligent energy management.
The feature will roll out to additional European markets as local utilities establish compatible integration systems and expand dynamic tariff offerings. With the EU pushing aggressive renewable adoption targets and grid modernization, the number of markets supporting dynamic pricing is expected to grow significantly.
To support installers and users adopting dynamic tariffs, Tigo will host an educational webinar on January 15, 2025, providing guidance on market conditions, application scenarios, and best practices. Interested installers, homeowners, and industry partners are encouraged to register through the Tigo website.
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