Qilowatt is a smart energy management platform that automatically optimizes how your home energy system works. We buy and use electricity when it’s cheap, and sell it back when it’s expensive — or participate in the flexibility market – all automatically, 24/7.
Simply put: we make your battery and home energy usage smart and profitable.
Who is Qilowatt for?
– Households with solar panels + battery – People on spot-price electricity plans – Those who want to maximize their battery usage – Homeowners who want to earn passive income from the flexibility market
Currently: 1,638+ users across Estonia.
How is Qilowatt different from a regular “smart system”?
Qilowatt offers:
✅ Fully automated optimization 24/7 ✅ Real-time spot prices, updated every 15 minutes ✅ Flexibility market participation ✅ AI Optimizer – predicts price and consumption ahead of time
Do I need to already have a system installed?
It depends on what you want to do:
OPTION A: Smart control for an existing system (You already have solar panels + a battery)
You’ll need: ✅ Solar inverter ✅ Home battery ✅ Spot-price electricity contract ✅ Internet connection ✅ Qilowatt device (Shop – Qilowatt)
→ We connect the Qilowatt device to your existing system → The software starts optimizing automatically → Flexibility market participation becomes available
OPTION B: Starting from scratch / expanding your system (You don’t yet have solar panels or a battery)
We do NOT sell or install: ❌ Solar panels ❌ Batteries ❌ Inverters
But we can recommend trusted partners: → The partner installs the system and connects the Qilowatt device → Optimization begins automatically
Does Qilowatt work without solar panels?
Yes! Qilowatt automates inverter and battery management, helping you buy low and sell high.
You can: – Stop exporting when prices are low – Charge your battery during cheap hours – Sell energy when the price peaks
You can also connect your batteries to the flexibility market, earning extra income from grid balancing — completely automatically.Solar panels increase your savings and profit potential, but they are not required.
* The monthly fee of €3.5 applies per control relay. A control relay = one output channel used for managing devices. For example, if you use two relays on your Qilowatt device → your monthly fee is 2 × €3.5 = €7 / month.
How can I track my savings and earnings?
At app.qilowatt.it you can see real-time data, including: – Total energy consumed – Average purchase price – Amount saved during the period – Income from the flexibility market
Everything is transparent and verifiable — you can see exactly what’s happening.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. There are no hidden or additional fees.
You only pay for: – The monthly subscription, and – The Qilowatt device itself.
How much can you earn from the flexibility market?
Qilowatt runs fully automatically 24/7: – Checks spot prices every 15 minutes – Optimizes battery charging and discharging – Participates in the flexibility market – Adapts in real time
REAL-TIME VIEW: – Current market price – Current action (charging / discharging) – Flexibility market status
STATISTICS: – Energy consumed – Purchase price – Amount saved during the period – Flexibility market income
Can I adjust the settings myself?
Yes — all settings are open and fully customizable, but you no longer need to configure anything manually.
The Qilowatt Optimizer (AI-based control system) does all the complex decision-making for you. You simply choose your goal — maximize profit or keep more energy for self-use — and Optimizer takes care of the rest. It analyzes market prices, storage levels, and consumption patterns, predicts upcoming price changes, and automatically routes energy in the most efficient way.
Everything works quietly in the background — and you just enjoy the results.
FLEXIBILITY MARKET & SPOT PRICES
What is the flexibility market?
The flexibility market is one of the key balancing mechanisms of Estonia’s electricity system, through which the system operator Elering keeps grid frequency stable at 50 Hz. By participating in the market, the consumption or production of devices is adjusted in real time to support the grid. Participants receive financial compensation in return.
Both households and businesses can join the flexibility market. When your system is connected via Qilowatt, your battery (or another controllable load) can automatically receive mFRR signals:
– mFRR UP – the grid needs to add energy → the battery discharges to the grid / load decreases. – mFRR DOWN – the grid needs to remove energy → the battery charges from the grid / load increases.
These signals arise according to the grid situation and usually last up to 15 minutes. After an activation, the device automatically returns to your normal mode, and you can use your battery and other devices fully according to your own preferences — for example:
– charge/switch based on Nord Pool hourly prices, – prioritize self-consumption, – keep a reserve for backup power.
The Qilowatt Optimizer handles control automatically within the limits you set, so that your comfort is maintained and earning revenue is as smooth as possible.
👉🏻 More information about the Flexibility Market can be found here.
How does the flexibility market work?
Qilowatt registers your battery on the national flexibility market.
The grid operator (Elering) sends a signal: “Need more / less power.”
Qilowatt forwards this signal to your battery, which reacts automatically.
You earn €€€.
👉 More information about the flexibility market can be found here.
How do I join the flexibility market?
Joining via Qilowatt is designed to be as simple and automated as possible.
Steps: 1. Install/connect. We install the Qilowatt device and connect it to your hybrid inverter and battery. 2. Log in to app.qilowatt.it. 3. Sign the agreement. In the inverter view you can download and sign the flexibility service agreement. 4. Activation. After signing, the service is activated and the Qilowatt Optimizer controls your devices automatically according to your preferences.
👉🏻 More information about the Flexibility Market can be found here.
How much can you earn from the flexibility market?
👉🏻 More information about the Flexibility Market can be foundhere.
What is Nord Pool / spot pricing?
Nord Pool is the Nordic electricity exchange.
HOW IT WORKS: – Electricity prices change every hour – Prices depend on supply and demand – Cheap: at night, on sunny or windy days – Expensive: in the morning, evening, or during calm weather
YOUR ADVANTAGE: Qilowatt automatically shifts your consumption to cheaper hours and avoids expensive peaks. Whether you have a heat pump, water heater, or inverter with a battery, the system optimizes your energy use according to spot prices — maximizing savings and making energy management effortless.
How can I track spot prices?
At app.qilowatt.it, you can view spot prices updated every 15 minutes. They are also available on Elering and Nord Pool websites.
But you don’t have to monitor them manually — Qilowatt tracks and reacts to every change for you, 24/7.
SUPPORT & TROUBLESHOOTING
Where can I get help if something goes wrong?
1. DISCORD → Join the community here – 3 30+ members – Other users + Qilowatt team
Yes — security and reliability are our top priorities.
Control is handled locally via the Modbus RTU (RS485) protocol, ensuring high stability and safety.
All operations are managed through a secure web and mobile application, which continues to function even if the internet connection drops. With servers hosted in Europe, both data protection and operational reliability are guaranteed at all times.
Can Qilowatt turn off my home’s electricity?
No — we do not control your household power supply.
We only manage: ✅ Battery charging and discharging ✅ Participation in the flexibility market