A traditional electrical panel hasn't changed much in over 100 years. The Kora Smart Panel upgrades it for the future β adding intelligence, control, and safety features that traditional panels can't offer.
A traditional electrical panel is the backbone of every home, routing power from the utility to your circuits. But it hasnβt changed much in over 100 years. The Kora Smart Panel takes the same foundation and upgrades it for the future β adding intelligence, control, and safety features that traditional panels canβt offer.
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Feature
Traditional Electrical Panel
Kora Smart Panel
Power Distribution
Routes power from utility to circuits through breakers
Routes power intelligently, with smart relays, monitoring, and automation
Circuit Control
Manual only β flip breakers in person
Remote control via Kora Power App; turn circuits on/off from anywhere
Energy Monitoring
None
Built-in circuit-level monitoring in real time
Backup Power
None
Prioritize and manage backup loads directly from the app
Solar & Battery Integration
Not natively supported; requires extra equipment
Seamlessly integrates with Kora Powerblocks and any solar system
Grid Interaction
Passive β just consumes electricity
Active β enables Energy Trading (VPP) to sell power back to the grid
Safety Features
Standard breakers only
Advanced protections including overcurrent, arc-fault detection, surge protection, and software monitoring
User Experience
None
App-based dashboard with insights, alerts, and automation
Scalability
None
Expand with Powerblocks and future over-the-air (OTA) software updates
A traditional panel is a metal box with plastic switches. The Kora Smart Panel contains a state-of-the-art computer that automatically updates itself and manages, monitors, and optimizes your energy. It transforms your home into a miniature self sustaining powerplant, ready for solar, electrification, EV charging, and the future of the grid.