The inverter is the heart of a photovoltaic system, as it converts the direct current (DC) from the rooftop solar panels into alternating current (AC) and controls the system. The problem with internet connectivity:
The router is usually installed far from the inverter, and network cabling is more the exception than the rule in residential buildings. This poses a challenge for both the solar installer and the homeowner.
Using devolo Powerline adapters for data communication over your home's electrical wiring provides a quick and easy solution for connecting photovoltaic systems to your home network. These adapters transform your electrical network into a data highway, carrying your internet signal to any power outlet in your home. Simply plug one adapter into a power outlet near your router and connect it with a LAN cable. Then, plug additional adapters into any power outlet in your home—for example, near the inverter, storage tank, or wall box. Connect these additional adapters with a LAN cable, which then establishes your internet connection.
If the photovoltaic devices are Wi-Fi compatible, they can also connect to the internet via the powerful Wi-Fi access point provided by a devolo Powerline adapter. The main advantage for the photovoltaic installer and the homeowner is that the various components of the photovoltaic system can be connected to the internet without having to run LAN cables throughout the house. Additional devices can also be connected seamlessly, even later. And there's nothing stopping you from expanding the photovoltaic system into an energy management system with a storage tank, a heat pump, or a wallbox for electric vehicles, taking advantage of the fact that the Wi-Fi signal won't be obstructed by roofs or walls.
