How does the LinkZB/LinkPro curtail my solar exports if I don't have a consumption/smart meter?

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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 ...

• Does the LinkZB/LinkPro replace the need for a smart meter?

  No, our LinkZB and/or LinkPro devices do not replace the need for a smart meter. We can curtail inverters without a smart meter, but the curtailment is based on an estimated or preset value of household consumption. Only a smart meter allows us to ...

• Does the LinkZB/LinkPro curtail solar completely when the consumption price is negative?

  The LinkZB and LinkPro have the ability to switch off solar in the inverter completely when Amber's general price for consuming power is negative. In this scenario, the FiT price is negative as well as the consumption / buy price is negative. The ...

• Do I need a consumption meter to access the ‘Surplus Solar for Comfort’ plan?

  Yes, a consumption meter is required to access the Surplus Solar for Comfort plan. If you don't have one, you can install an IAM meter to meet this requirement. You can read more about compatible smart meters here: ...

• Can I use the LinkZB / LinkPro just as a smart device to monitor how much I'm exporting and how much I consumed or purchased from the grid?

  Our LinkZB and LinkPro devices don't replace the need for a smart meter. They can curtail inverters without a smart meter, but the curtailment is based on an estimated )or preset value of) household consumption. So if your solar inverter has a ...