Specifications & Compatibility
How can Voltello help me get my Cheaper Home Battery & VPP Rebates?
Cheaper Home Batteries Program The Cheaper Home Batteries Program's discounts can be applied to battery installations that meet the eligibility criteria. Installation of compatible batteries with the Voltello LinkPro meet the VPP-ready requirement. ...
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?
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 monitoring. The Voltello LinkZB integrates with ...
Is Voltello compatible with my battery?
We're adding new compatibility for batteries! To see if your inverter is also compatible, head to: Is my solar inverter compatible with Voltello devices like LinkZB or LinkPro? For instructions on how to add a battery to your Voltello App, see this ...
Is my smart meter compatible with the Voltello devices?
If your smart meter is the same brand as your compatible inverter (see this article for inverter list) then your smart meter is compatible! We also support IAMMeter smart meters, which are an affordable option if you don't currently have a smart ...
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 ...
Does the LinkZB/LinkPro curtail solar completely when the consumption price is negative?
The LinkZB and LinkPro can switch off (e.g. curtail to 0) solar generation in the inverter completely when the buy (general) price for consuming power is negative. In this scenario, the sell (FiT) price and the buy price are negative. The solar ...
What are the specifications of the Voltello LinkPro?
The full LinkPro Specifications document is attached to this article. 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 ...
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 (IR) technology. An easy way to tell if your remote is using IR technology is to look for a light at the ...
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?
We've recently added Solis and Haier Inverter compatibility. For supported Battery brands, see Battery compatibility! The LinkPro can integrate with multiple inverters at one property, e.g. a home with two Fronius inverters, or a home with a mix of ...
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 ...
Can Village Energy access my Tesla data to monitor consumption instead of me having to install an extra piece of hardware?
For now, the LinkPro can only read your home/site imports and exports with a compatible smart meter installed and configured in the app: Is my smart meter compatible with the Voltello solution? This is an area we're investigating and may be possible ...