SunPower has come up with a solar energy monitoring application for Android-powered smartphones.
The solar cell manufacturer is offering the mobile device application and a web-based interface to allow homeowners to track the energy performance of their residential solar system alongside their home's energy usage.
"With the SunPower Monitoring System, our customers can optimise their solar investment by monitoring their energy production and usage in real-time using their smartphones," said David Henry, SunPower chief marketing officer.
Users can log-on to the web-based interface to access their home's energy information.
"These monitoring tools can be used online or via mobile devices, empowering homeowners to track the efficiency of their systems anytime and from practically any location," said Henry.
The Android application can be downloaded immediately from Android Market at no charge and is available to new and existing customers of SunPower solar systems with monitoring capabilities.
The SunPower Monitoring System is available through the SunPower dealer network for homeowners purchasing a new solar rooftop system.
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