Solar Power Monitoring
Harnessing the power of the sun, both our solar energy systems work together to maximize efficiency and sustainability. By reducing reliance on the grid, lowering electricity costs, and minimizing our carbon footprint, solar energy plays a crucial role in a greener future. Continuous monitoring ensures optimal performance, making our investment in renewable energy both effective and sustainable.
We use Home Assistant to monitor our solar installations. It allows us to seamlessly track solar production alongside other smart home devices, providing a comprehensive energy management system. By integrating our solar data into Home Assistant, we can automate energy usage, optimize battery storage, and set up alerts for performance changes—ensuring maximum efficiency and cost savings.
In addition to Home Assistant these dashboards provides real-time insights into energy production, allowing us to monitor performance, optimize usage, and make informed decisions about energy consumption.
Click below to dive into the detailed data for each system over the last 24 hours and see how much energy we’re generating right now!
- 24 × 400W solar panels
- South-facing (180°) for optimal energy generation during peak sunlight hours
- Designed to capture the most sunlight throughout the day, ensuring consistent power production for our home
- 4 × 410W solar panels
- West-facing (270°) to extend solar production into the evening
- Strategically placed to capture the late-afternoon and evening sun, complementing the house system’s output
Power Generation Comparison between both systems
By leveraging both installations, we ensure continuous energy production from sunrise to sunset, making the most of available daylight. This dashboard shows the power generation of both systems in one graph. In summer, it is clearly visible that the system on the roof of the workshop can generate significant amounts of electricity for a longer period of time due to the direct exposure to the evening sun.
Monitor the real-time status and energy usage of our Pulsar Plus charger.
This is my playground. The dashboards are constantly being revised and some of them are optimised for testing on specific display devices such as panel pcs or e-ink displays. So don't be surprised if some of them look strange or don't work properly. :)