My SolarEdge monitoring App Explained. Understanding My SolarEdge App For Homeowners.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Solaredge Homeowner Support www.solaredge.com/us/support/system-owner [phone] Greg Can Be Reached at : [e-mail] 727-219-9785 text or call For Product Sponsorships , Solar Consulting and quote , etc

[@abrahimnissari6527]

He is a good man, helped me and guided me thank you once again !

[@solarbygreengreg]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful!

[@SirCraigory]

Thank you for the very informative video…. I just got mine 20 panel set up on a flat roof in the NE in late May. I don’t have the battery system on my set up, so I don’t have all the tabs at the bottom, nor can I see the individual panels production, which I really would like that data because im over here wondering why on most day in oct I’m only making 15kwh but in summer I was 45kwh. I have no shade at all around my house, so I guess that’s why I’m so shocked at the drop in production from summer to fall…

[@solarbygreengreg]

October has a lot less sun vs May .. and therefore less kWh produced. The individual solar panel data .... it's a nice to have ask your installer for access to it.... just gives peace of mind all solar panels working.

[@robdue215]

From Texas. Central. This video was very useful. Just got ours installed right before the holidays.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Great! Congratulations on going solar! Thanks for watching.

[@barrystraughan]

Thanks for the explanations. I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Thanks for watching !

[@nellyrr72]

Very helpful video, from Puerto Rico!!

[@solarbygreengreg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diaz3116]

Nice presentation

[@solarbygreengreg]

Thanks a lot

[@amg5619]

I like your video but in PA I make more in the hot months LOL July and August the best so far. I’m hoping to get the CT clamps installed for the import/export data.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Yep it’s different peak production in different parts of country … the CTs are great to have . Thanks fir watching

[@diriver6683]

I've had my Solaredge solar panels since June 2024, video very informative. From Puerto Rico. Question: If there's a power outage, the battery fluctuates and doesn't charge the house?

[@solarbygreengreg]

Glad you found video helpful! In power outage ... battery charged by solar panels... house runs off battery.... Yes Solar Edge can run house with battery at same time charging with solar. Thanks for watching.

[@austinwilliams4269]

Thanks for explaining the App. How do I know if I have the latest version, My app looks a lot different from the one you are using. Also currently my Inverter is down - green light blinking (7 days so far). Last year September-October 2022 my system was not producing about 45 days. This year July 2023 the system was down again. The installer came out each time and fixed the system. So that's 3 times, is this common? System went live January 2022. The last time it was a communication chip that was replaced. Not sure about the time before that and not sure about this time. I like your resit video it was very helpful, I'm going to try again tomorrow when it's not raining.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Green blinking light means not producing .. yes try reset video when sun is out ... Not sure about why your having service calls ... could have been defective part or wiring issues ...

[@austinwilliams4269]

Thanks for the reply, yes you are right I have reached out to you in the past year. I went to the Solar Edge web site and entered my serial and was informed that it qualifies for a replacement. So looks like the unit is defective and may get a new one. I will kept you informed. Again thanks for your video and your time.@@solarbygreengreg

[@solarbygreengreg]

Great! Thanks for watching !

[@LorriBreslin]

Hello Greg, this is very useful information. My app does not have consumption (just production), plus I have Vision Solar that just went out of business, I was told to reach out to the manufacturer of the solar panels to see if they will take over service. My system seems ok, but the top front of my house the Wh on the panels are dark blue and are at half of the back of the roof panels. I do not know who to call to understand if my system is working properly at full capacity since Vision Solar went out of busines.....Oh I am in Pennsylvania!!

[@solarbygreengreg]

Any installer that services Solar Edge can help. you can also contact Solar Edge for support: 1(510) 498-3200. Regarding consumption this is only an option if you have Solaredge Storedge inverter or Energy HUB --- see label on right side of inverter. If you have this type then a pair of CT's need to be installed.

[@L-NEGRO]

Im having CTs installed soon. But what do I need to do so I can see my panels and what each is generating? My app onlu shows production until my CTs get installed alongside my batteries.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Your installer needs to set up and give you access to SolarEdge monitoring … you will be able to see production. Of each solar panel and total production .. if you have Storedge or home hub inverter you can get consumption monitoring if the installer adds a Second set of CTs

[@ahmes1220]

Hi! Greg, I have SolarEdge system and I just add new EV smart charger but not able to add to my system. My installer can’t help me bec. They always say that they haven’t worked any of the EV charger that connected to the inverter. Any suggestions that will be great. Thanks

[@solarbygreengreg]

Hi , To hook up Solar Edge EV Charger ... you need to have a Solar Edge Inverter that is Storedge , Energy Hub, or Home Hub ---You can check the label on side of inverter... If you have one of these inverters it's pretty simple. Can probably do your self ... or can ask a solar edge installer... If you don't have this type inverter Solar Edge offers an upgrade program that give you a discount... see solar edge website .. Thanks for watching

[@dominicnoronha917]

Hi Greg, I’m in Canada & have SolarEdge roof panels, Inverter & and an EV Charger. But my MySolarEdge app screens does not show the EV charger diagram that I see in your demo screens. What do I need to do in order to fix this ? Thanks

[@chrisflores495]

I’m from Ogden Utah and I have a lot of questions

[@solarbygreengreg]

Keep watching … and let me know what questions you have … I might make a video if enough requests. Thanks for watching

[@lump42104]

My app is different. Wish you would do a video on the other type of app

[@solarbygreengreg]

Please down load the app in the video -- this is correct one fir home owners … if you are using the old app or a different app it will not have same features

[@benguzman6888]

Hi Greg, great video! Wondering, by any chance, do you know if the existing system details such as solar panel make and model can be seen in the app? I have tried both Emphase and SolarEdge but none of them show this information. Thank you!

[@solarbygreengreg]

Which solar system do you have ,.... Solar Edge , Enphase , or something else? SE and Enphase don't have solar panel brand and model on the homeowner app ... I'm thinking same with other mfr apps .. THe only way is to either ask the installer .. or go on roof on back of solar panels is a silver label that has that information ... you can get a picture using a selfie stick...

[@1flysti580]

Great video. My solar system is not producing anything and I do t see that green arrow. What would cause this?

[@solarbygreengreg]

What lights are you seeing ? If not solid green then something wrong … if flashing green might be a wiring problem .. if no lights make sure all breakers and switches on If still no lights inverter may have had power surge and need replacement

[@1flysti580]

@@solarbygreengreg flashing green. I reset the inverter and the green like was solid for a minute or two and went back to flashing.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Ok flashing green means not producing … it’s likely a breaker tripped on roof top or a wiring issue on roof … you will have to get a solar contractor to look at it

[@MrCcoachman]

From San Jose, just got my solar panels up and running after nearly 4 years of delays. I set my battery to run during our peak hours with MySolarEdge app, but it didn’t use the battery, I’m a bit confused. Thank you for your videos.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Mmm make sure your battery is set for time of use and not backup power … if set for backup battery only used in power outage

[@arik_hesseldahl]

Watching from Hudson Valley, NY. My SolarEdge app doesn't show the per-panel view, which I thought was interesting. Also I've noticed a difference between the production numbers I see in the mobile app vs. what I see in the website view. My installer says a firmware upgrade is coming to my inverters imminently, but I thought you'd have an opinion.

[@solarbygreengreg]

The per panel view and roof layout this needs setup in app by installer .. I would requesty access to this . Not sure why difference in production mobile vs Solar edge website maybe there is a delay pushing the data .

[@Zn0nimus]

My app does not show any consumption info. Just the big circle above the house. Do you know why that is?

[@solarbygreengreg]

Need consumption CT’s installed ask your solar installer for these

[@sarahsimkins5846]

thank you Greg. my app doesnt have my consuption anywhere

[@gregm448]

Hi Sarah, Consumption metering is available on Solar Edge Storedge Or Energy Hub inverters only .... look on side of inverter .. does it say Storedge ?If you have this type inverter the solar installer needs to install CT's .. thanks for watching.

[@frankdillon6127]

my 2019 inverter was 3G and needs to be upgraded to 4G is this true or will the app work on 3G

[@solarbygreengreg]

3 G networks are shutting down … the comm. card should be replaced with a 5G ….

[@jessicadhariwal2238]

hello greg thank you for your video! i have downloaded the latest version of mysolaredge app and on the bottom i only have the 'fuel gauge' icon and the 'map pin' icon. I dont have any other icons like you do. Why is this? Especially the one with all the panels i would like to see.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Your solar installer can give users/owner different levels of access .. ask your installer to change your access level thanks for watching .

[@jessicadhariwal2238]

@@solarbygreengreg thanks for the help greg !

[@4x4rides]

My solar edge app is reporting half the power that my tesla app reports. My solar edge app shows that only 1 power invertor is on. Any suggestions. I have solar edge panels with tesla power walls

[@gregm448]

So it seams like the 2nd inverter was not set up on app.... I suggest either contactiung your solar installer or contact solar edge support in pinned comments ... thanks for watching

[@billyuba710]

California, man my system has stopped producing since march of last year . Still cant get no technician to. Respond to service my system. Energy is costly lately, any suggestions would be appreciated!

[@solarbygreengreg]

What inverter mfr ? I would suggest getting a different company to service if company you bought from is no longer in business ... you can just ask another company or call the inverter mfr and ask what companies service in your area ... Hope you can get fixed soon! Thanks for watching.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Here is Homeowner Solar Edge Support. www.solaredge.com/us/support/system-owner/configuring-inverter-communication

[@billmorris3334]

Hi Greg, Im from Sydney, Australia. Ive had about 5 quotes ranging from 6.6 to 12.5 kW. Ive decided to go with the large one from a local Solar Edge installer who has great reviews. I have a difficult roof with many faces of different sizes and will be installing 5 or so arrays which will be battery ready at a later date. Is there anything I should ask about before I go ahead? - Bill

[@solarbygreengreg]

Hey Bill , yes I think in this situation solar edge is a good choice . To be battery ready be sure to get solar edge Storedge ie energy hub model This is the inverter that is battery ready . Thanks for watching.

[@billmorris3334]

@@solarbygreengreg Ok, appreciate you getting back. Thanks!

[@solarbygreengreg]

You got ! Wish you best on solar installation . Thanks for watching.

[@danwesson1934]

Hello, my solar edge app shows consumption but nothing for production. When I pull it up on the web browser for my site, it shows my consumption and production. I recently had my optimizers changed out after they quit working. Could that be a dynamic at play, my installer seems stumped. Thanks

[@solarbygreengreg]

Have not seen that before … but maybe the app had not updated to new optimizers … might want to try uninstall abs reinstall solar edge app

[@danwesson1934]

@@solarbygreengreg I have tried that. It’s all messed up. Been a nightmare and out of commission for 5 months. When something goes wrong, these solar systems are a pain in the ass. Thanks for the response.

[@ronniecardy]

Thanks

[@solarbygreengreg]

thanks for watching!

[@alexosnedos2082]

Hi Greg I’m in California and my system is not monitoring. My company went out of business. Had a tech look at my system and he changed out my LCD screen to one with amber lights, other blue screen was unreadable. Tech has left and I was trying to set the system via the buttons but no success as system is asking me to use the app. I am not able to access the app from my phone- any ideas?

[@solarbygreengreg]

Solar edge has a set up app in apple app or google play … try that app If need help call solar edge support

[@toya8768]

Why did you say you’re using some from the electric company at the moment when you battery was 100% charged? Shouldn’t it be feeding from the battery then?

[@solarbygreengreg]

Good question... the battery in this case was set to backup mode only ... which means it will only use battery if utlity power goes out ... This is because home is in FL where a storm or hurricane can take power down .. customer wants to have battery for these events. There are other modes available such as time of use .. For example let's say electric cost high 4pm -7pm the solar edge can be set to use battery during that high cost time, this saves money This mode used often in Califortnia. ... there are other modes too .... so just because battery is charged doesn't mean run off battery, thanks for watching.

[@rowenadinsmore1]

how come my app does not show the same dashboard?

[@solarbygreengreg]

I think your looking at a different app Please make sure you are using MySolarEdge app …

[@rowenadinsmore1]

@@solarbygreengreg I do have solaredge app. I called Solar Edge and the tech told me I do not have the Solaredge consumption meter is the reason why. I will have to request that from the installer if I ever get a hold of Day Break Solar. I think they went out of business already. Now I need to find someone who will take over. What a headache!

[@MrCcoachman]

I found out that my inverter didn’t have consumption meters installed and apparently that doesn’t allow me to make system changes with the app. I spent a lot of time trying to contact Solar Edge with no success and when I used their chat system it didn’t recognize my inverter serial number so it ended the chat several times. Frustrating!

[@solarbygreengreg]

[phone] Is support number For inverter serial number On side of inverter you have to cases and 2 labels The inverter is the upper caee and upper label If you have a Storedge , energy hub or home hub Then you can get consumption monitoring The installer has to add CT’s fir consumption If you don’t have this type inveter SE offers an upgrade program

[@martinaboyle]

Far North Queensland Australia Gday

[@solarbygreengreg]

Great to meet you! Thanks For Watching!

[@frankdillon6127]

does all this need 4G or 5G?

[@solarbygreengreg]

Some older inverters might be using 3g but many carriers are closing down 3g … if your inverter has 3 G you can. Just replace the comm card with 5 G one

[@GaryBittner-t3t]

Baltimore Maryland

[@solarbygreengreg]

Yay! Thanks for watching

[@GaryWest-b6l]

My solar edge is not communicating

[@solarbygreengreg]

ok ... Maybe this is a good topic for future video... here are some instructions .. Thanks for watching! www.solaredge.com/us/support/system-owner/configuring-inverter-communication

[@rickaraujo2593]

You really need to learn the difference between kW and kWh.

[@solarbygreengreg]

I know the difference! Do you? I've been in solar 17yrs !

[@SnarkySolarGuy]

I'll give you $10 if you say modules instead of panels

[@solarbygreengreg]

Only $10? I would rather say module ... but I'm dealing with homeowners here.. 90% call them panels . if I say modules it will just confuse them. In future video when I talk about solar modules I can define this for them ... Thanks for watching!

[@SnarkySolarGuy]

@@solarbygreengreg Be the change, my brother!

[@MrCcoachman]

From San Jose, just got my solar panels up and running after nearly 4 years of delays. I set my battery to run during our peak hours with MySolarEdge app, but it didn’t use the battery, I’m a bit confused. Thank you for your videos.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Mmmm please check and see if you have battery set to time of use settings … in Cali ideally you want to charge battery when lots is sun and Utility pay low rate for export … in high cost times like evening you want to discharge bettery - so you avoid paying for high cost electric rates. I suggest trying solar edge support or get a solar contractor to look at it