Palmetto, known for its innovative approach to residential solar installations, is now focusing on the broader electrification of US homes using AI.

The company has developed an AI-powered tool that simulates digital twins of homes across the country, which will help determine how technologies like heat pumps and solar panels can be effectively deployed in individual homes.

By using public and private data, Palmetto's AI can infer critical information about a home, such as insulation types and building materials, to optimise energy efficiency.

As the residential solar market slows, Palmetto has expanded its software to include electrification solutions beyond solar, including backup batteries and heat pumps.

The company has now made its tool available to external developers through an API, allowing them to create new applications that can speed up the electrification process.

Palmetto hopes that developers will build tools that can quickly address the demand for these technologies, which will be essential in the US effort to reduce carbon emissions.

The company's AI system analyses over 60 characteristics of homes, including details like the construction year and materials used, to make accurate energy efficiency predictions.

However, this tool will also offer developers insights into the growing electrification market. With an API offering 500 free calls per month, Palmetto's strategy allows for scalable growth while providing key data for the company's future development.