What is AERL Cloud?
AERL Cloud is a comprehensive IoT platform designed specifically for monitoring and managing distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale. Built for solar installers, energy contractors, and facility operators, it provides real-time visibility into energy systems across multiple locations.
Core Purpose
AERL Cloud bridges the gap between field equipment and cloud-based monitoring, enabling:
- Real-time telemetry collection from solar controllers, batteries, inverters, and other energy equipment
- Centralized monitoring of distributed energy assets across multiple sites
- Proactive alerting for equipment failures, performance issues, and maintenance needs
- Secure remote access for technicians and facility managers
- Data-driven insights to optimize energy system performance
Key Capabilities
Equipment Monitoring
- Solar charge controllers (SRX series)
- Battery systems (AERL LiFe2, XESS Ion, Pylontech)
- Inverters and power conversion equipment (XESS One)
- Earth leakage detection systems
- Environmental sensors
Data Collection
- CAN bus and Modbus protocol support
- Real-time metric streaming
- Offline data buffering during network outages
- Historical data retention for trend analysis
- Weather integration for contextual monitoring
User Management
- Multi-organization support for service providers
- Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Technician, Viewer)
- Location-based access restrictions with User Groups
- Team collaboration tools
Alerting & Notifications
- Customizable alert rules with PromQL queries
- Email notifications for critical events
- Severity-based alert classification (Information, Warning, Error)
- Alert acknowledgment and tracking
How It Works
- Edge Gateways (Nexus devices) installed at each site collect data from connected equipment
- Secure transmission sends telemetry data to AERL Cloud over HTTPS
- Cloud processing stores, analyzes, and visualizes the data in real-time
- Web interface provides monitoring dashboards, alerts, and management tools
- Automated notifications alert teams to issues requiring attention
Who Uses AERL Cloud
Solar Installers
- Monitor customer installations remotely
- Receive alerts for system issues
- Provide proactive maintenance services
- Demonstrate system performance to customers
Energy Contractors
- Manage multiple client sites from a single platform
- Restricted user access for client transparency
- Performance reporting and analytics
- Fault detection and troubleshooting
Facility Managers
- Monitor on-site energy systems
- Track energy production and consumption
- Manage equipment maintenance schedules
- Optimize system performance
Service Providers
- Multi-tenant platform for managing customer portfolios
- White-label capabilities for branded customer portals
- Scalable infrastructure for growth
- API access for custom integrations
Benefits
- Reduced site visits through remote monitoring and diagnostics
- Faster issue resolution with real-time alerts and historical data
- Improved system uptime through proactive maintenance
- Enhanced customer service with transparent performance reporting
- Scalable operations supporting growth from single sites to large portfolios