Recent content by Mark S

I love it. I set the battery force charge level each night based on a calculation from a solar prediction to set the levels my batteries charge to. I also fit banks of wifi wall switches so I can use the extra switches to turn off leds, table lamps etc without needing to have the app. Works...

I love it. I set the battery force charge level each night based on a calculation from a solar prediction to set the levels my batteries charge to. I also fit banks of wifi wall switches so I can use the extra switches to turn off leds, table lamps etc without needing to have the app. Works...

I keep being told they upgraded me by fitting the solaredge inverter but I get more benefit from the batteries and so dropping to 3,6kw on that feels more like a downgrade.

Ok. I gave a 5.0kw solaredge pv inverter. All panels have compensators fitted to maximise output. I have a 3.6kw Solax ac1 inverter connected to my batteries. The solaredge figures can be picked up from the meter2 on the Solax inverter. It appears that all solar energy comes into the house via...

It’s a Podpoint device. Does it’s own thing and will charge at full power, drawing what it can’t get from the inverter from the grid. I’ve asked for their help/ suggestions. Got a sorry can’t help! I can turn it in and off through my home assistant setup, plan was to avoid sending solar power to...

Hi all, as requested, a bit about me. I’ve a good understanding of the basics, and tinker with home automation. Recently installed solar panels, batteries and an electric car! Now realising the frustrations of not knowing what I don’t know prior to agreeing to it all! Car charger won’t talk to...

I’m trying to clarify some concerns on my solar and battery installation. To me they have the inverter ratings the wrong way round. The system was supposed to have a 5kw hybrid inverter but they split the two to give better solar performance due to shade on some panels. I now have an inverter...