ᐅ Photovoltaic system with hybrid inverter without internet connection?
Created on: 2 Jun 2023 09:03
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Kati2022
Hello everyone,
Our construction is unfortunately delayed...
The photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof since the end of November (mounted immediately after the roofing). The electricity inside the house has been available for a month, and the meter (bidirectional meter) has been connected for a week.
My photovoltaic offer states that the system can only be connected once the internet is working in the house. However, that could take until autumn...
Before I call the photovoltaic company, I wanted to ask about your experiences to prepare for the conversation.
Do I really need a permanent internet connection?
Would it not be enough if I provide my phone’s hotspot for configuring the inverter? It is a GoodWe hybrid inverter but without a battery for now.
It is quite frustrating to have no functioning photovoltaic system during this weather even though the panels are already on the roof...
Our construction is unfortunately delayed...
The photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof since the end of November (mounted immediately after the roofing). The electricity inside the house has been available for a month, and the meter (bidirectional meter) has been connected for a week.
My photovoltaic offer states that the system can only be connected once the internet is working in the house. However, that could take until autumn...
Before I call the photovoltaic company, I wanted to ask about your experiences to prepare for the conversation.
Do I really need a permanent internet connection?
Would it not be enough if I provide my phone’s hotspot for configuring the inverter? It is a GoodWe hybrid inverter but without a battery for now.
It is quite frustrating to have no functioning photovoltaic system during this weather even though the panels are already on the roof...
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WilderSueden2 Jun 2023 10:18In our device, I believe the charging electronics switch off as soon as the battery is fully charged. However, there are others designed for continuous operation. Those also come with proper antennas. There is quite a range of price levels for SIM routers as well 😉
WilderSueden schrieb:
In our case, I believe the charging electronics turn off as soon as the battery is full. But there are others designed for continuous operation. Those also have proper antennas. The SIM routers vary a lot in price as well 😉We would need something affordable. I just searched online. Lidl also offers these mobile routers... One more important thing: How many MB per month does a connection with an inverter typically use? Would a plan with 3GB per month be sufficient?
Kati2022 schrieb:
Would a contract with 3GB per month be enough?Without knowing the exact data usage, I would guess that 3GB might even be sufficient. Maybe there’s something affordable somewhere with 500MB or so.
Our inverter from Senec also needed internet access. I borrowed it from our neighbor using a Fritz router. He gave me his login details, and the Wi-Fi reached all the way to our utility room. Later, I gave him a small gift and hosted a cozy neighborhood evening as thanks for sharing his connection for six months. 😉 Maybe this could be an affordable option for you too?
Mahri23 schrieb:
Our inverter from Senec also needed internet. I "borrowed" it from the neighbor via a Fritz router. He gave me his access details, and the Wi-Fi reached all the way to our utility room. Later, I gave him a small gift and hosted a cozy neighborhood evening for the half year we shared it. 😉 Maybe that’s also an affordable option for you?Good idea, but it doesn’t work for us. New housing development, everyone is still building...Similar topics