The Suncatcher system optimizes the way you charge your Tesla to ensure that real-time excess power generated by your solar panels is used whenever possible.
Suncatcher software runs on a Raspberry Pi or PC and interacts with an Eagle-200 monitoring device (from Rainforest Automation) and your Tesla to ensure that your car only charges when excess energy is being generated by your solar panels. Current Status: Beta Testing (Contact Jim if you want to be a beta tester) Additional Info Suncatcher Technical info: Blog posts Suncatcher on GitHub: Haselmaier/Suncatcher Kathy's Solar Page Kathy's Electric Vehicle Page |
Solution configurations
Suncatcher Basic
Includes: Suncatcher Software v4 Limited Tech Support You provide: Raspberry Pi or PC Eagle-200 |
Suncatcher Pi
Includes: Suncatcher Software v4 Raspberry Pi Limited Tech Support You provide: Eagle-200 |
Suncatcher Complete
Includes: Suncatcher Software v4 Raspberry Pi Eagle-200 Limited Tech Support |
Note: All configurations require the user to be able to run and edit a Python program, set up a Raspberry Pi and connect it to your home network, and set up the Eagle-200 (easy). A utility-provided "smart meter" is required to use the Eagle-200 device. (If you have an off-grid solar system, contact Jim.)