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Energy Management Skill

Configure Home Assistant patterns for solar, battery, and EV charging automation.

18|2|Updated Dec 12, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#home assistant#battery#energy management#solar#ev charging
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/markus41/claude --skill energy-management-skill
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Skill: Energy Management Skill
Source: https://github.com/markus41/claude/tree/main/plugins/home-assistant-architect/skills/energy-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markus41/claude --skill energy-management-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users monitor, manage, and optimize their home's energy consumption, particularly in scenarios involving solar panels, battery storage, and variable electricity rates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Energy Monitoring: Track real-time power consumption, solar production, and battery status.
  • Cost Optimization: Implement strategies based on time-of-use rates and solar surplus for EV charging.
  • Configuration Guidance: Provides examples for setting up energy dashboards, sensors, and automations in Home Assistant.
  • Use Case: Automatically charge your EV using solar surplus when export levels exceed 2000W, ensuring cost savings and efficient energy use.

Quick Start

Use the energy management skill to configure the solar integration sensors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Energy Management Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate EV charging with solar surplus in Home Assistant?▼

Automate EV charging with solar surplus by configuring Home Assistant automations to trigger when your solar export levels exceed 2000W. This Skill provides configuration patterns to link power monitoring sensors with EV charging automation.

Can I optimize home energy usage based on time-of-use electricity rates?▼

Yes, you can optimize home energy usage for time-of-use rates by implementing cost optimization strategies in Home Assistant. This Skill provides configuration examples to shift energy consumption and battery management based on variable electricity pricing.

What do I need to set up home energy monitoring for solar panels and battery storage?▼

Home energy monitoring requires Home Assistant with relevant integrations for power monitoring and smart devices. This Skill provides configuration guidance to set up energy dashboards, sensors, and automations for solar panels and battery storage.

How do I configure battery management automations in Home Assistant?▼

Configure battery management automations in Home Assistant by using the configuration patterns provided by this Skill. It addresses scenarios including battery status tracking and integrating battery storage with solar panel surplus.

Does this Skill work without existing Home Assistant power integrations?▼

No, this Skill requires Home Assistant with relevant integrations for power monitoring and smart devices already installed. It provides configuration patterns and examples rather than functioning as a standalone energy management application.

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