The communication and operation of all individual parts of the equipment (smart devices, PV inverters, battery inverters, EV chargers, etc.) is carried out by Joltie’s central energy management system. The Joltie platform and Joltie application for smartphones allow users to monitor their consumption and give commands to specific devices. For example, it allows users to charge batteries, turn on the electric water heater, remotely turn off air conditioners, and schedule the charging of their electric vehicle. The Joltie system applies energy management optimization algorithms in order to minimize energy costs, while using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques to achieve optimal load management and to ensure the energy self-sufficiency of the installation.