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Not charging from solar

The PV system produces energy but the battery is not being charged from the array.

Common causes

  • Battery already at its charge limit for the current mode
  • Battery full or reserved for backup
  • Export or sell-first mode rules
  • Communication fault between solar and battery systems
  • Inverter or BMS limiting charge current

Safe checks

  1. 1Check the battery state of charge and reserve setting in the app.
  2. 2Confirm the system mode and time-of-use schedule.
  3. 3Check whether the solar system is reporting production at the same time.
  4. 4Note any fault or error code shown by either system.

Related error codes

Brands commonly affected

When to call a technician

Call a qualified technician if the device repeats the fault after a manufacturer-approved restart, shows a burning smell, has damaged or discoloured wiring, or if the symptom involves the battery, inverter power stage or any sealed high-voltage component.

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