Tesla PW + energy app w/ third-party panels

[dgaultiere]

Hello,

I am considering installing a solar array through a local installer in addition to a tesla powerwall.

I’m wondering if I can still use the tesla app to monitor/manage my solar/battery system even if I do not use tesla panels. I cannot seem to find any info on this.

Thanks in advance!

 

[miimura]

Yes, you can use almost any solar system with Powerwalls. The Powerwall system includes its own energy measurement system so that it knows the power going to/from the grid and from the solar.

 

[NuShrike]

Hello,

I am considering installing a solar array through a local installer in addition to a tesla powerwall.

I’m wondering if I can still use the tesla app to monitor/manage my solar/battery system even if I do not use tesla panels. I cannot seem to find any info on this.

Thanks in advance!

Yes, the PW install clips CTs around any existing solar lines for monitoring. Choose this install path if you never want to directly charge from the grid.

 

[Regnad]

Thanks very much! I am assuming that the Gateway has the solar CT connections, not the PWs.

 

[miimura]

Thanks very much! I am assuming that the Gateway has the solar CT connections, not the PWs.

That is correct.

 

[dgaultiere]

Thanks all! Does anyone have any panel recommendations besides the Tesla ones?

 

[miimura]

Thanks all! Does anyone have any panel recommendations besides the Tesla ones?

Just get multiple quotes from other installers. However, Tesla is much more competitive than they used to be if you fit in their pre-packaged sizes.