Hey everyone! I’ve been diving into the world of smart home automation, and I thought I’d share my recent experience with integrating my SolarEdge setup into OpenHAB. It’s been quite the learning curve, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out!
So, I started by researching how to connect my SolarEdge system to OpenHAB. I came across the SolarEdge binding, which seemed perfect for my needs. I have a SE8K-RWB48 inverter, and I’m using OpenHAB 3.4. The goal was to monitor my solar energy production and consumption directly from my OpenHAB dashboard.
The first hurdle was understanding how to configure the binding, especially since I wanted to use the Private API. I wasn’t entirely sure what tokenOrApiKey meant, but after some digging, I realized it’s the API token provided by SolarEdge. I found my solarId by logging into the SolarEdge portal, which was straightforward.
Here’s the configuration I ended up with:
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solaredge:generic:se8k [ tokenOrApiKey=“my_api_token”, solarId=“my_solar_id”, meterInstalled=true, usePrivateApi=true, liveDataPollingInterval=15, aggregateDataPollingInterval=60 ]
I set the polling intervals to 15 and 60 minutes respectively to balance between real-time data and system performance. Initially, I was stuck on generating the SPRING_SECURITY_REMEMBER_ME_COOKIE, but I found that it wasn’t necessary for the Private API setup. Phew, that was a relief!
After setting everything up, I couldn’t wait to see the data rolling in. Now, I have a clear view of my energy production and consumption right from my OpenHAB interface. It’s incredibly satisfying to see all the data neatly organized and accessible with just a few clicks.
If anyone else is looking to integrate their SolarEdge system into OpenHAB, I’d highly recommend starting with the official documentation and reaching out to the community if you hit any snags. The support here is amazing, and I wouldn’t have made it this far without the help of some generous forum members.
Happy automating everyone! 