Mobile app - Oscaro Power
Industry
Renewable Energy
Client
Oscaro Power
Service
Product Design
Date
2023-2024
The Oscaro Power Home Automation App transforms how homeowners interact with solar energy. Designed to give users complete control over their energy consumption and production, the app blends real-time monitoring, intuitive data visualization, and smart automation into a seamless experience. It's more than an app—it's a tool that puts purchasing power back into the hands of users while promoting sustainable living.
Empowering Users to Master Solar Energy
At its core, Oscaro Power’s mission is to democratize solar energy. The app was designed with a single goal: make energy management simple, transparent, and accessible for everyone—from energy-savvy homeowners to first-time solar users.
Key Goals:
Transparency: Real-time insights into energy production and consumption.
Control: Remote appliance management with smart automation.
Savings: Maximize solar use and reduce reliance on external energy providers.
🎨 Building the Oscaro Power Design System
Before diving into the user experience, a solid Design System was established to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency across the entire Oscaro Power ecosystem.
Key Components:
Color Palette: A structured color system balancing clarity, accessibility, and energy-related meaning (solar production, savings, consumption).
Typography: Using Outfit, a modern sans-serif font, to enhance readability and visual hierarchy.
UI Components: A reusable component library featuring buttons, toggles, charts, input fields, and icons, allowing for seamless feature expansion.
Interaction & States: Defined behavior for interactive elements, ensuring smooth transitions and responsiveness across devices.
This foundation set the stage for a cohesive and engaging experience, allowing users to intuitively navigate and interact with their energy data.
📊 The Experience
1️⃣ A Dashboard That Speaks Your Language
The homepage acts as a real-time command center, giving users a holistic view of their energy data. From live solar production stats to daily savings and weather forecasts, users can instantly see how their choices impact their consumption.
2️⃣ Energy Gamified
Sustainability meets competition. Users are ranked based on their energy efficiency and surplus sales in the “Maison Solaire” leagues. Progress bars, rankings, and monthly challenges keep users engaged and motivated to improve their energy habits.
3️⃣ Seamless Hardware Integration
The app isn’t just digital—it connects directly with physical devices like the Shelly module. Users can pair devices, track performance, and even automate heavy appliances like EV chargers or water heaters to run during peak solar hours.
4️⃣ Widgets & Live Activities
No need to open the app. Users can monitor solar production, household consumption, and even track real-time earnings straight from their lock screen.
🏆 Innovation Highlights
Real-Time Monitoring: Immediate insights into energy flow—solar production, grid draw, and battery usage.
Smart Automation: Control high-consumption appliances with scheduled or solar-optimized settings.
Self-Installation Support: Interactive guides help users install and calibrate solar panels using just their smartphones.
Gamification Layer: Rankings and community challenges encourage eco-friendly competition.
📐 Design Approach
The Oscaro Power app’s design balances clarity with engagement, ensuring that users at all technical levels can navigate complex energy data effortlessly.
Color Palette:
Blue: Symbolizes solar production.
Green: Highlights earnings, savings, and positive energy flow.
Yellow: Represents grid energy consumption.
Black & White: For contrast and data clarity.
Interaction Design:
Intuitive animations highlight energy changes in real-time.
Smooth transitions between data points, reducing cognitive load.
💡 Final Thoughts
This project was a deep dive into designing a complex system that feels simple. It bridges the gap between hardware and user experience, empowering people to make smarter energy choices.
The Oscaro Power Home Automation App isn’t just another energy tracker—it’s a catalyst for sustainable living, giving users the data and tools they need to take control of their energy future.
