How to use SolarCharge

SolarCharge is a feature that enables private charge point owners, who have solar panels to use the solar panels to power their charge.

You can read more about the set up here. The way you set up SolarCharge depends on your charge points, panels and meter setup.

Find SolarCharge in Monta Charge

1. Go to the Chargers page
2. Click on the … button in the top right corner
3. Click on Home features
4. Select Solar charging

Saveeye integration

Make sure the your Saveeye meter is already registered in your Saveeye account and connect to Wi-Fi.

1. Select Saveeye
2. Either scan a QR code or enter the serial number manually
3. Wait for a success message

Set up Solar Forecast

If Solar Forecast is available to you, you can set it up, based on the positioning of your panels.

1. Select Solar Forecast
2. Configure the position of your solar panels
   • Set the Peak Output in kW
   • Select the angle of declination in degrees
   • Set the Azimuth in degrees
3. See the calculated kW output and click to calibrate it if needed.
   • If you have a display that shows you your current kW output, you can insert the number.
4. Save the inputs and you are done!

Charge with SolarCharge

You can currently use SolarCharge with Charge Now. The charge amount will be determined by the output of you solar panels and your car.

1. Go to Chargers
2. Open the charge point you have set up with SolarCharge
3. Select Charge now
4. Toggle on SolarCharge
5. Slide to start charging right now