Otter

Native Homeassistant energy dash works I've set it up via mqtt broker that I also use for my paradox alarm

This is a great starter system, just shows that it can be done on a very tight budget. I am sure that you will inspire many, congratulations and well done! 

I was able to setup bellow software on a pi and send all the info to home assistant, I can also send command to the inverter from automations
https://github.com/ned-kelly/docker-voltronic-homeassistant
 

update on my install
really enjoyed this DIY project with my "limited" knowledge... 
 
I decided to put carport idea on hold for now and rather used the extra cash to buy 2x more panels
I still need to lift the panels up for them to be not directly on the roof and correct angle, will get to that next week. max PV Power I noticed sofar was about 1900w
the DB Board in the house was a complete mess so I decided to replace it completely still have some tidy up to do...
in the new year I will get my 48u rack where everything wil go in, so for now I mounted everything on a piece of wood against the wall
Now my next mission is to find some open source software that support MQTT then Ill be able to integrate my system into home assistant I want to run a few automation for when eskom is not available and not enough power from PV it will shutdown non essential equipment in the house in order to save battery
 

Hi
 
Im finally able to get myself a solar system, now the learning start as I love doing most things DIY and have zero solar background...
 
Ive ordered the following:
KODAK Solar Off Grid Inverter OG-Plus 5.48RM
2x Jinko Solar Panel Tiger 470W Mono-Facial
for now ill be using 2nd hand 110Ah deep cycle batteries (x4) untill I can get myself a Pylontech US3000
 
biggest challenge I have at the moment is where to place the panels
was thinking off building a "carport" in front of the house then I hit 2 birds with one stone, some shade and place for the panels, but not sure on the design and how the panels will be placed to be at the correct angle, will be spending some more time on the forum but if someone can point me in right direction ill appreciate
 
as funds allow I will be adding more panels so not planning on using only 2x, I was thinking about 8 panels should be enough

Hi Otter, herewith the pics from the bottom.
 

If it is only 10m, 6mm will be just fine.
It is a pic one of my friends sent to me of the carport he built on his farm. I will find out if he has more pics. 

Hi
 
Im finally able to get myself a solar system, now the learning start as I love doing most things DIY and have zero solar background...
 
Ive ordered the following:
KODAK Solar Off Grid Inverter OG-Plus 5.48RM
2x Jinko Solar Panel Tiger 470W Mono-Facial
for now ill be using 2nd hand 110Ah deep cycle batteries (x4) untill I can get myself a Pylontech US3000
 
biggest challenge I have at the moment is where to place the panels
was thinking off building a "carport" in front of the house then I hit 2 birds with one stone, some shade and place for the panels, but not sure on the design and how the panels will be placed to be at the correct angle, will be spending some more time on the forum but if someone can point me in right direction ill appreciate
 
as funds allow I will be adding more panels so not planning on using only 2x, I was thinking about 8 panels should be enough