en.Wedoany.com Reported - BMW Group and German clean energy company Solarwatt have jointly unveiled a home energy solution that transforms the upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles into active home energy storage units.
The two companies showcased their joint product ahead of The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026 trade fair, held in Munich from June 23 to 25, 2026. This collaboration builds on an expanded partnership for smart energy and home charging solutions announced on May 18. BMW plans to integrate Neue Klasse models with the bidirectional Wallbox Professional DC home charging station into Solarwatt's Home Energy Management System (HEMS, also known as Solarwatt Manager).
Neue Klasse EVs power homes via Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, serving not only as transportation but also as mobile energy storage units. The system connects photovoltaic panels, stationary home batteries, electric vehicles, and household appliances through the Solarwatt Manager platform. This software controls energy production and consumption to determine the flow of available electricity.
BMW stated that the integrated system will synchronize and coordinate all energy assets, enabling homeowners to maximize the use of self-generated solar power and reduce reliance on grid electricity.
The platform integrates weather and solar forecasts to estimate future energy production. During winter or periods of low solar output, the system leverages dynamic electricity prices to charge batteries and vehicles when rates are low. Stored energy can be used later. BMW officials noted that this not only increases the self-consumption rate of solar power but also significantly reduces overall household energy costs; unlike Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), the electricity is used within the home and not fed back into the public grid.
The three essential components required for the system are a Neue Klasse vehicle, the BMW Wallbox Professional, and the Solarwatt Manager energy management system. Homeowners configure settings via the My BMW App and can optimize home energy usage priorities through the Solarwatt Home application. In a press release, a BMW representative stated that within the Solarwatt Home app, customers can define priorities for household devices, ensuring intelligent energy distribution, reducing the need for manual control, and optimizing solar energy utilization as much as possible.
Another advantage of the system is its compatibility with various third-party components. Existing solar panel systems and home batteries can be integrated into the platform, allowing homeowners to upgrade their current setups without a complete replacement. Solarwatt CEO Peter Bachmann stated in a press release that expanding existing home battery storage systems with an electric vehicle is highly attractive for many homeowners, as it can significantly increase the yield of their own photovoltaic systems, lower electricity bills, and reduce household dependence on purchased grid power.
The two companies plan to launch the system in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands by the end of 2026. Customers can order the BMW Wallbox Professional DC home charging station directly through Solarwatt, with initial deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of that year.
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