Thanks.... BUT... wordsmithing aside, effective smart energy management in a home requires communication outside your box(es) - be that Ethernet /WiFi or serial cable, or whatever. For example, a EVSE needing to know what is excess solar? or being able to curtail PV production of an AC-coupled array (ex Enphase/Envoy). etc
Don't get me wrong, I like these new products, and the evolution made... BUT... I'm looking forward to REAL smart energy integration, which this document does NOT indicate is available. I'd love to be wrong ;^)
In my mind, a real solution will require a public and supported/reliable API for network communication... but I recognize that in many circumstances, such TCP/IP networking isn't available, and/or not something to rely on, so a direct hardwired connection will also be required
and then working within industry to improve cross-vendor compatability (as EG4/Lux) does NOT make every smart home energy product a customer would want/need
Just as closed loop communication used for batteries... I'm looking forward to seeing something similar with Enphase/Envoy/IQ6's and newer for PV curtailment (grid down, battery full scenario)
Keep up the good work, and looking forward to more
