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Life & fun · May 23, 2026

Solar Butter

Solar Butter Home Energy Simulator

What it does

Solar Butter Home Energy Simulator is an advanced residential energy modelling platform that calculates how solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps perform in real-world conditions. Instead of relying on annual averages, it uses hourly weather data and dynamic tariff structures to simulate energy flows throughout the year.

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