Solar charging: sustainability in electric vehicle use
Feb 24, 2025
The combination of electric cars and solar charging is a true dream for those committed to sustainable transportation. Imagine that using a car costs almost nothing while utilizing solar energy! The connection of home charging stations and solar systems is becoming increasingly common, but there are still a few things to pay attention to in this area. Network voltage fluctuations and inverter shutdowns present problems that still need to be solved, but fortunately, you can now find solutions for those as well.
In this article, you can read about how solar charging can be achieved in the most optimal way. If you would like to read about other topics related to electric cars, feel free to browse our Voltie blog!
Why is solar charging useful?
Charging electric cars can easily be done from the traditional grid power, but if you already have a solar system, why not use it? With solar charging, you can also cut your costs, all while protecting the environment. Additionally, using solar energy can provide flexibility: during sunny hours, you can charge your car while also covering other energy needs of your household.
The issue of grid voltage cries for a solution
Many experience that their solar system does not produce optimally or may completely stop working intermittently. One main reason for this is too high grid voltage, which usually occurs due to values exceeding the standard limit of 253 V. In such situations, inverters automatically shut down to protect themselves and the grid, which can lead to production losses. Waiting for developments from the utility provider is not always a solution, so many look for alternative options.
How can the Voltie charger help?
The Voltie charger offers innovative solutions to issues caused by grid voltage. Through the solar inverter protection, the charger monitors the grid voltage and regulates the car's charging accordingly. This means it minimizes the charging power as much as possible - without interrupting the charging - thus maximizing the battery's free capacity and keeping the grid voltage balanced.
By using the charger, you can avoid the inverter shutting down, and optimize the performance of your solar system. Additionally, the system provides three different voltage setting options:
charging initiation and current increase,
current reduction, and
charging shutdown value.
Furthermore, the user can also set delay times so that the system does not react immediately to sudden fluctuations, avoiding constant on-off switching. If you need a quick charge, you can disable this feature with a single click.
What can you gain with the Voltie charger?
The Voltie charger we offer helps you make the most efficient use of the energy production of your solar system. You can minimize the energy production losses caused by the inverters shutting down, while the charging of your car remains uninterrupted. This is especially useful if you want to maximize the use of energy generated during sunny hours.
Solar charging is economical and a forward-looking solution from an environmental protection standpoint. With the Voltie charger, your system can adapt even better to the needs of your home and your car. If you'd like to take advantage of the benefits of solar charging, visit our website to learn how you can make your home and transportation even more sustainable!
