Can I use Battery for Amber/Localvolts without a smart meter/inverter?
Yes, whether you are using the Battery for Localvolts or Battery for Amber plan, it works with or without an inverter connected in the Voltello app! If you're looking for Solar curtailment functionality as well, head over to our Solar for Amber/Localvolts plans which you can use alongside the Battery plan to manage your solar production and exports.
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I don't have a solar consumption monitor, but I really want the curtailment to match my household consumption. What hardware will I need to purchase / set up to get consumption monitoring in place?
If you have a Fronius inverter, a compatible Fronius smart meter will cost just over $200, however will require an electrician to install. There is also a range of other aftermarket smart meters available and they also need to be installed by an ...
My inverter(s) are showing as 'OFF', or my device is offline.
If your inverter, meter or other devices are showing as ‘OFF’, or your Link device is showing as offline, you can try these troubleshooting steps to fix the issue. You will also receive a notification from the app advising your device/inverter is ...
How do I find my inverter IP address?
The process for manually finding your solar inverter IP address depends on the make. Use the links below to see how to do this for your solar brand: Fronius - https://youtu.be/jHjE2tK08ok SMA - https://youtu.be/P1Tpz8TB2eo (see 3 minute mark for IP ...
How do I enable Modbus TCP on my Fronius Inverter?
For GEN24 Inverters, please see: How do I enable Modbus on my Fronius GEN24? How-To Video: Connecting to the Fronius SnapINverter (Datamanager) user interface You will need to complete these steps for each inverter if you have multiple. 1. Connect to ...
What are the 'Battery Schedule' settings in Battery for Localvolts?
As well as using your Localvolts Price to control your battery, you can set schedules for charging and discharging too. You can use the Schedule feature with or without the Advanced settings. When you set a schedule, it will override your Localvolts ...