SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – ABB has unveiled its Smart Energy Management System (Smart EMS), an intelligent gateway-driven platform designed to streamline energy usage, reduce electricity costs, and support grid stability for residential buildings. Targeting both single- and multi-family homes, the ABB Smart EMS combines solar integration, real-time energy flow optimization, and broad device compatibility to bring intelligent, automated energy orchestration to a growing decentralized energy landscape.
Integrated automation boosts efficiency for solar-powered homes
At the heart of ABB’s new solution is the Energy Edge EX.1 Gateway, a central control unit that intelligently coordinates all energy-consuming and energy-producing devices in a home. By automating how and when power is drawn or stored, the platform allows homeowners to make the most of solar power and other renewable sources.
The system prioritizes charging electric vehicles during low-tariff hours, directs energy to high-consumption devices like heat pumps only when needed, and maximizes self-consumption of solar power—all managed via an intuitive mobile app. The result is both lower utility bills and a smaller carbon footprint.
Future-proof design with wide device compatibility
Unlike many energy systems restricted to proprietary hardware, ABB Smart EMS is designed for open integration. It supports more than 300 devices from third-party manufacturers, including:
- Solar inverters
- Battery storage systems
- EV chargers and wallboxes
- Smart sockets and meters
- Major household appliances
- Heat pumps
This openness not only protects long-term investments but allows homeowners and installers to tailor the setup to existing infrastructure, avoiding costly upgrades or vendor lock-in.
Easy setup for installers with digital commissioning tools
For electrical professionals, ABB has streamlined the deployment process. Setup is fast, using QR code scanning, an installer app, and a web interface that guides configuration in minutes. The included ABB ProService Portal enables:
- Remote system monitoring
- Proactive diagnostics and fault prevention
- Simplified customer support and predictive maintenance
This reduces on-site service calls and strengthens ongoing client relationships through continuous energy performance insights.
Supports regulatory compliance and grid participation
The launch comes at a time when regulatory pressures around grid stability are increasing. ABB Smart EMS fully supports compliance with Germany’s §14a EnWG, which mandates remote control of energy-intensive systems like EV chargers and heat pumps to ease grid load.
The platform ensures eligible devices are automatically registered and manageable by grid operators—enabling:
- Dynamic load management
- Reduced grid fees for homeowners
- Contribution to nationwide energy resilience
ABB's system ensures that users can participate in grid programs without sacrificing comfort or performance.
“ABB Smart EMS fulfills exactly these expectations”
As residential energy prices continue to rise and solar adoption accelerates, ABB positions its Smart EMS as a solution bridging sustainability and simplicity.
“Angesichts der steigenden Energiepreise – insbesondere in Ländern wie Deutschland – suchen Hausbesitzer nach intelligenten und nachhaltigen Lösungen, um ihren Energieverbrauch zu kontrollieren”, says Thomas Kwiaton, Product Marketing Specialist Building Automation at ABB. “Dabei geht es nicht nur um die Reduzierung der Stromrechnung, sondern auch um die Vereinfachung des Energiemanagements und den Beitrag zu einem nachhaltigen Lebensstil. ABB Smart EMS erfüllt genau diese Anforderungen – und macht das Energiemanagement so einfach, wie man es aus anderen digitalen Lebensbereichen längst gewohnt ist.”
Strategic launch across key European markets
ABB Smart EMS is initially available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Expansion to additional regions is already in planning. The platform reflects ABB’s broader commitment to the energy transition by empowering both consumers and service providers with scalable, digitally integrated tools.
As smart home energy management moves from niche to necessity, ABB Smart EMS provides a flexible, regulation-ready, and user-friendly path forward—ensuring that homes aren’t just connected, but intelligently powered.
Learn more at https://new.abb.com