You can connect your SolarEdge inverter using your mySolarEdge username and password or with an API key. We recommend using an API key, as it's the most reliable connection method in the long run.
An API key is like a password that allows HomeWizard to retrieve data from your SolarEdge installation. You'll also need your Site ID, which is the unique identifier for your installation.
Requirements and functionality.
To add your inverter, you'll need an Energy+ subscription and a SolarEdge inverter with an internet connection.
With this connection, you'll see your solar generation in 15-minute intervals in the HomeWizard app. Want to see your solar generation live? Connect a HomeWizard kWh Meter to your inverter.
Data is available from the moment you connect the inverter. Historical data isn't available.
API connections depend on external factors, such as changes, stability, speed, and accuracy of third-party devices and services. HomeWizard cannot be held responsible for the availability or proper functioning of third-party APIs.
Create an API key.
You'll need an API key for this connection. Follow these steps:
Go to https://monitoring.solaredge.com and log in with your SolarEdge credentials.
Click Admin in the top menu.
Open the Site Access tab.
Open the Access Control tab.
Scroll down to API Access at the bottom of the page.
Select the checkbox to accept the terms and conditions.
Click New Key.
Click Save.
Copy the full API key and your Site ID.
Enter the API key and Site ID in the HomeWizard app to complete the setup.
Don't see the Admin option? Your account is probably managed by the installer of your solar system. You can find your installer in the SolarEdge web portal dashboard. Send them an email to request an API key. You'll find an example email at the bottom of this article.
Set up the connection in the HomeWizard App.
Go to Settings > Devices > Add Device > SolarEdge
Enter the API key you created and your Site ID. The app will now connect to your inverter. Good to know: an API key always contains 32 characters.
Example email to request an API key.
Dear installer,
I would like to receive the API key from my SolarEdge installation for my HomeWizard Energy app. With the steps below you can do this within 1 minute.
In the video below you can see the actions within the portal.
Connect using your mySolarEdge credentials.
If you can't connect your inverter using an API key, you can also connect it with your mySolarEdge username and password. These are the same credentials you use to sign in to the mySolarEdge app to monitor your solar panels.
We recommend using a unique, randomly generated password for this connection. By connecting your account, you agree that HomeWizard stores and uses your credentials to retrieve data from your inverter.
Are the graphs incorrect?
If the graphs don't look right, check whether all your inverters are part of the same installation. You can change this in the SolarEdge app if needed.