Where's solar charging gone?

[kuruma]

A few weeks ago, I had an option to charge the car off solar when there was surplus solar coming in and the powerwall didn't need it. Three little dots appeared next to charge info on the app. Tapping that enabled me to toggle solar charging on or off. If that wasn't there, I could nip into Schedule and there was a blue link there.

Both the three dots and the blue link have gone and I can't find solar charging anywhere.

I'm on app version 4.30.6-2531

Any ideas?

 

[Js1977]

how do I edit the thread title to say "gone" instead of "one"

You forgot the question mark there as well

Anyways, I didn't even notice till you mentioned it

Just hit the report button and explain

 

[kuruma]

anyway, if someone could confirm whether they see the solar charging option or not, I'd appreciate it more than I already appreciate the helpful comments on how to manage a thread you've started

 

[GRiLLA]

anyway, if someone could confirm whether they see the solar charging option or not, I'd appreciate it more than I already appreciate the helpful comments on how to manage a thread you've started

Its dark now.

 

[simon_rb]

anyway, if someone could confirm whether they see the solar charging option or not, I'd appreciate it more than I already appreciate the helpful comments on how to manage a thread you've started

I have been in contact with Tesla Energy over this as it has never shown up for me. They checked my system and confirmed the PW and the car are all compatible! This was yesterday and awaiting for them to get back to me.. I'll let you know if I hear back.

 

[Js1977]

I did mention this recently but had to look up the thread..... Solar Panels UK - is it worth it?

 

[kuruma]

Ah right so it seems I'm not the only one to notice it's vanished. Strange that... it was really useful because it meant I didn't have to remember not to forget that if it suddenly clouds over, I have to reduce or stop charging the car so it doesn't drain the PW

 

[YYY2022]

anyway, if someone could confirm whether they see the solar charging option or not, I'd appreciate it more than I already appreciate the helpful comments on how to manage a thread you've started

It’s still there on my app although I’ve not configured it.

 

[kuruma]

It’s still there on my app although I’ve not configured it.

What app version are you using?

 

[YYY2022]

What app version are you using?

My iPhone app is version 4.30.6. There is an update showing but I haven't updated it yet (version 4.31.0).

The car is on v11.1 (2024.2.8)

Powerwall gateway is on 23.44.0, if that makes any difference at all - I wouldn't know!

 

[kuruma]

hmm... so same app version yet different functionality. Interesting.

Our PW is on 24.4.0 though. I've no idea if that makes a difference either!

 

[YYY2022]

I’ve updated the iPhone app and it’s still there.

 

[kuruma]

There might be something in the fact that you've not set it up yet...

 

[phil4]

I dropped Tesla an email, I don't get it showing because I have a site import limit apparently. I have no idea why they remove it if you have such a setting, can't see how it's related at all... but I'd rather not remove it as could easily blow the main fuse (2 x EV and 2xPowerwall), and already have once. Likewise not sure I need charge on solar... so above info may help someone.

 

[ACarneiro]

I dropped Tesla an email, I don't get it showing because I have a site import limit apparently. I have no idea why they remove it if you have such a setting, can't see how it's related at all... but I'd rather not remove it as could easily blow the main fuse (2 x EV and 2xPowerwall), and already have once. Likewise not sure I need charge on solar... so above info may help someone.

The blurb on the Tesla website says you can't have a site export limit (don't think it mentions import limit?)
I have no idea why that is, but explains why the option isn't available for me.

Then again, with current Octopus export rates I wouldn't want to anyway. Makes more financial sense to just export everything you produce.

 

[phil4]

The blurb on the Tesla website says you can't have a site export limit (don't think it mentions import limit?)
I have no idea why that is, but explains why the option isn't available for me.

Then again, with current Octopus export rates I wouldn't want to anyway. Makes more financial sense to just export everything you produce.

It doesn't, but that's what the Tesla rep has said. I did feedback that I thought it was daft.

But you're right, I wasn't going to use it, as have a Zappi if needed, and as you say... at the moment I'm better off exporting it.

Thought it worth investigating in case things change in the future, so not urgent now.

 

[kuruma]

What rates are you getting for export with octopus? I'm on IO and it's pretty minimal.

 

[YYY2022]

What rates are you getting for export with octopus? I'm on IO and it's pretty minimal.

I think a lot are getting 15p export and 7.5p off peak import at the moment (me included) hence the lack of people interested in this right now, as its cheaper to charge off peak overnight and export all excess solar.

Even though I understand the difference is nominal in the grand scheme of things, if I was still only getting 4p export, I would have definitely set this up by now.

 

[phil4]

I think a lot are getting 15p export and 7.5p off peak import at the moment (me included) hence the lack of people interested in this right now, as its cheaper to charge off peak overnight and export all excess solar.

Even though I understand the difference is nominal in the grand scheme of things, if I was still only getting 4p export, I would have definitely set this up by now.

Yep, IO here and 15p for export... so pays more to export solar than save the 7.5p to charge the car. It could all change of course, which was why I was investigating, but make hay while the sun shines (literally), and pay the investment off a little quicker.

 

[swedge]

What rates are you getting for export with octopus? I'm on IO and it's pretty minimal.

Try logging out of the Tesla app and then back in. Seems to have worked for me to bring back the option.