Specifications & Compatibility
Why does my Smart Meter need to be installed at the Feed-in point?
If you have a compatible smart consumption meter which communicates with your inverter, we can connect to it and measure the total power on your site. This total power includes batteries and EVs charging. A smart consumption meter is different to a ...
I have more than one split-system aircon. How many AirFlex units do I need for my house?
One AirFlex controls one split system aircon. You will need one separate AirFlex device for each split system that you wish to control.
What are the specifications of the Voltello LinkZB?
You can access the LinkPro Specification Brochure here. The Voltello LinkZB is a home energy management gateway used for solar and battery optimisation for time-of-use or dynamic energy tariffs. It supports dynamic exports and offers real-time energy ...
Is Voltello compatible with my existing battery?
Most batteries are configured to charge when there is surplus solar, i.e. when energy is being exported to the grid. When the Voltello link device activates export control (when we limit exports) we maintain a small level of exports (0.05 kW) to ...
Is my smart meter compatible with the Voltello solution?
Our team is working to add more smart meters to our list of compatible meters every day. For now, we are able to integrate with smart meters manufactured by Fronius, SMA, SunGrow and IAM meter. The smart meter should be installed on the feed-in path ...
Does Voltello work for solar and battery owners?
Yes, Voltello is indeed suitable for customers who own both solar panels and batteries. Village Energy has been actively enhancing its Voltello LinkZB and LinkPro products to include battery integration. This feature is currently in a beta phase and ...
My utility has a fixed export limit. Can the LinkZB/LinkPro maintain my export limit?
Yes - we can limit your exports at all times to not exceed a value nominated by you. You can set this in the Solar for Amber automation plan: What are the settings in Solar for Amber?
How does the LinkZB/LinkPro curtail my solar exports if I don't have a consumption/smart meter?
If you don't have a compatible consumption meter installed, we can still help you avoid negative feed-in-tariffs by limiting your solar production during negative prices. You can adjust certain settings in the Voltello app in your automation plan ...
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 ...
How much can the AirFlex save me off my energy bill?
Smart thermostats like the AirFlex have been available for over a decade now. If a thermostat can connect to Wi-Fi, it is considered 'smart' and the top end models use data to automatically optimise heating and cooling. Calculating real savings is a ...
What is the difference between the LinkZB and the LinkPro?
Both the LinkZB and LinkPro integrate with rooftop solar inverters. Refer to this article for compatible inverters. The LinkZB was the original Voltello product developed by Village Energy. The LinkPro is the next generation of the LinkZB and ...
What are the specifications of the AirFlex?
Please have a look at the attached specsheet for more info on our AirFlex device.
Is Voltello compatible with my three-phase inverters?
Yes! Our devices are compatible with 3-phase inverters.
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 ...
What are the specifications of the Voltello LinkPro?
You can access the LinkPro Specification Brochure here. The Voltello LinkPro is a home energy management gateway used for solar and battery optimisation for time-of-use or dynamic energy tariffs. It supports dynamic exports and offers real-time ...
Is my split-system aircon compatible with the AirFlex?
Any split-system air conditioner that is controlled with a remote, is compatible with the AirFlex. Most air conditioner remotes use infrared technology, an easy way to tell if your remote is using IR technology is to look for a light at the front of ...
Do Village Energy's Voltello devices use much internet?
No. All of our devices use a very small amount of data to send and receive signals like pricing, in order to perform their functions.
Is my solar inverter compatible with Voltello devices like LinkZB or LinkPro?
The LinkPro supports the following inverter brands: Fronius, Huawei, Sungrow, SMA, iStore and FIMER inverters that have WiFi enabled. The LinkPro can integrate with multiple inverters at one property, e.g. a home with two Fronius inverters, or a home ...
Does the LinkZB / LinkPro device only turn the inverters on/off, or can they scale output to accurately match household consumption?
The LinkZB & LinkPro devices don't just turn inverters on or off. Output can be scaled anywhere in the range but matching the household consumption requires a consumption meter that the device can access. If you have a consumption meter, inverter ...
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 ...