How do I control grid & solar charging?

You can manually control grid and solar charging by setting your solar aware wall charger / EV to a charge limit of say 90%, and then control charging by choosing when to plug the charger in.

How do I set up a solar charging system?

To set up a functional solar charging system, you need a few essential components: a solar panel to absorb energy from the sun and convert it into electricity; a charge controller to regulate the amount of electricity flowing into the battery to prevent overcharging or undercharging; and a battery to store the electricity.

How do I choose a solar charge controller?

When it comes to choosing the right charge controller for your solar charging system, there are two main options: PWM and MPPT charge controllers. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controllers are generally less expensive and simpler to install, making them a good option for smaller systems.

How does eV energy software-only solar charging work?

The ev.energy software-only Solar Charging feature can be added to any Internet-connect charger - even after installation - without any need to upgrade the hardware. Our software approach uses highly-accurate solar irradiance forecasts, rather than standard weather forecasts, to accurately predict solar generation at the individual household level.

Can a solar charge controller be connected to a PC?

There are many popular solar charge controllers from EPEver/EPSolar in the market, but the configuration and monitoring options are limited and complicated out-of-the-box. However, by connecting the charge controller to a PC, you get a lot of options.

What is a solar EV charger?

Solar EV chargers are similar to a standard EV wall charger with the addition of solar monitoring and control systems. The charger may have one or more sets of sensors called current clamps (often referred to as CT clamps) which monitor the power flows in your home to detect when excess solar is available.