· 9 min read 139 viewsComplete evcc Setup Guide: Step-by-Step Installation and Configuration
Follow this detailed technical guide to set up and configure evcc with real-world examples. Learn how to integrate your solar inverter, EV charger, and vehicle for optimal solar surplus charging.
· 8 min read 109 viewsIntroduction to evcc: Smart Solar EV Charging Made Simple
Two weeks into using evcc for solar EV charging - here's my complete introduction to this open-source charging controller and why it's a game-changer for electric vehicle owners.
· 3 min read 141 viewsOur 2024 Solar Power Performance
Our home’s solar energy system continued its upward trajectory in 2024. In fact, compared to previous years, it provided a slight increase in energy production. This post looks at our solar performance in 2024, highlighting key trends and comparing them with the results from 2021, 2022 and 2023.
· 2 min read 325 viewsHarnessing the Power of the Sun: A Year in Review
In this annual update I give an update on the 2023 performance of our photovoltaic system and comparing it with previous years' data.
· 8 min read 21462 viewsGoing Green: SolarEdge & Home Assistant
The third part of my Our Own Electricity series describes how I integrated our photovoltaic system into Home Assistant.
· 8 min read 354 viewsGoing Green: Our Own Electricity
Part 2 of my "Our Own Electricity" series gives an insight into our electricity production and consumption. After I explained our setup I will share details on the installation costs, our break even calculation.
· 8 min read 428 viewsGoing Green: Installing a Solar System
Discover how we cut our electricity bills and achieved energy independence by installing a 9.45kW solar system with battery storage. Learn about our motivation, technical setup, and real-world journey to producing your own clean electricity.
