Specifications & Compatibility
If I'm an Amber Electric customer, which Voltello aircon automation is best for me? Aircon for Amber or Surplus Solar for Comfort?
What is the best Voltello aircon automation for Amber Electric customers? Amber Electric customers should use the 'Aircon for Amber' smart automation plan instead of the 'Surplus Solar for Comfort' plan. The Aircon for Amber smart automation is ...
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. For optimal results, the smart meter should be installed ...
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 ...
How does the LinkZB/LinkPro curtail my solar exports if I don't have a consumption / smart meter?
If you don't have a 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 preference ...
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.
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 Fronius Smart meter compatible with the Village Energy solution?
Yes! All Fronius branded smart meter are compatible with the Village Energy solution.
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 or 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 ...
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 ...