General
How do I manually control my Inverter?
When you've added your inverter and selected your plan, you'll be able to open the controls for your inverter. You can set the following: 1. Power on/off, 2. Set inverter output 3. Reset, i.e. remove any active controls/commands. Setting the ...
If I set ‘Maximum Export’ in the Voltello app, will this affect my battery exports/discharge?
Some customers have conditions applying to their solar installation that prohibit exporting greater than a certain limit (in kW). The ‘Maximum Export’ setting in the 'Solar for Amber' or 'Solar for Localvolts' Preferences can be used when a customer ...
What does 'Scaled Production' mean, and how does it reduce my solar production?
If you don't have a compatible smart meter, you can still curtail your inverter(s) to a Fixed Inverter Output. You can set this up in the 'Solar for Amber' or 'Solar for Localvolts' Preferences. You can see a list of compatible smart meters here. ...
Can I still use Export Control if I have two inverters?
Yes. When a customer has two inverters and a consumption meter, only one Voltello device is required, but each inverter will require its own Solar Plan configured in the Voltello app. The plans work together to ensure the combined total of their ...
How much latency is in the control loop? For example, I switch on my aircon which adds 3kw of load. How quickly will the smart plug respond to ramp up solar to meet the additional load?
The response is nearly instantaneous, i.e. within seconds.
How quickly will the system respond to grid pricing changes? How often does the LinkZB/LinkPro send updates to my inverter?
The inverter is curtailed based on your Amber or Localvolts price, with a new price published every ~5 minutes. The inverter responds within seconds of receiving the 5-minute price signal. The 'Solar for Amber' & 'Solar for Localvolts' automation ...
As a user, will I be able to see via an app whether curtailment is in progress?
The Village Energy app will show your active control events, including when curtailment occurs. Alternatively, you can track your solar production in the inverter manufacturer's mobile app.
Will this prevent my EV from charging when I have excess solar?
If you use software such as Charge HQ, Myenergi Zappi or the Fronius Wattpilot EV charger to charge your EV from excess solar, these systems usually look for excess exports in order to tell the car to charge at that rate. For customers with EVs and ...