Solar Mode
How does solar charging work with agile tariffs?
Currently, smart charging is not supported with solar charging on agile tariffs.
Can I use solar charging together with smart charge?
Yes, solar charging can be used with smart charge, but smart solar must be enabled for both features to work seamlessly.
Can I use solar charging without additional hardware?
To use solar charging, your charger must be configured with a CT clamp during installation. Without a CT clamp, enabling solar functionality will result in a charging slowdown, limiting the charge to 6 amps for security reasons.
What is smart solar charging?
Smart solar charging combines solar charging during the day with automated smart charging at night. Here’s how it works: During the day, solar panels provide energy for charging. At night, smart charging creates automated schedules to take advantage ...
How do I enable solar charging?
To enable solar charging: Navigate to Your Zone and Chargers. Select the charger where you want to enable solar charging. Go to Solar preferences and enable the solar functionality.
Why isn't my charger charging when set to solar?
If your charger isn't functioning with solar power enabled, several factors could be at play. Here are key steps to ensure your solar configuration is correctly set up in the app: Verify CT Clamp Connection: The CT clamp monitors power flow to detect ...
Can I use Solar Mode on Plug and charge mode?
Yes, Solar Mode is compatible with Plug and Charge mode. Please ensure you have selected your preferred mode: Mix Energy or Clean Energy.
How do I set Solar Preferences for Solar charging?
To configure Solar Preferences in the app, please follow these steps: Navigate to the Settings page. Ensure that your charger is online. Tap on Charger Settings. Select Solar Preferences. Toggle Enable Solar to the ON position. Next, choose your ...
If I have Solar panels, can I use the Solar charging modes?
Yes, this is possible if you have a Solar-compatible Project EV or EVIQ charger, along with a CT clamp installed.
What are the different solar charging modes?
Mix Energy Mode: Charges your EV with 6 amps from the grid, supplementing the remaining current from solar energy. Clean Energy Mode: Powers your EV entirely with solar energy.
What is solar charging?
Solar charging allows you to charge your EV using energy harvested from solar panels. There are two modes of solar charging: Clean energy: All energy used to charge your EV comes directly from the solar panels. Charging sessions may not start if the ...