LionKing

There's an option in SolarPower soffware to update settings so that PV is used to charge Battery first and then export to Grid.

I couldn't figure it out. I think upgrading inverter firmware fixed it but I'm not 100% sure. I did end up getting SolarAssistant software - which is much better than monitoring via its own snmp webpage.

Is there any additional benefit from installing smart meter like GM3000? https://en.goodwe.com/smart-energy-meter

Our 3-Phase mains panels is 40ft away from the inverter. Is there any downside to extending CT wires to 40ft vs installing Smartmeter at mains panel - which then communicates with inverter via 485? Can I use 3-pairs in Cat6 cable for extending CT wires?

I got version 1.14SP8 of SolarPower and set Max. Feed-in grid power setting to 5,000. It reduced grid export without requiring a smart meter or CT, so I'm compliant with the grid now. Details: https://powerforum.co.za/topic/326-infinisolar-3k-plus-factory-password/page/3/#findComment-227000

Worked. Feed-in to grid is staying between 4.6-4.9 KW. Thanks!

I meant its asking for factory password even for Max. feed-in grid power setting. What's the factory password? My inverter is 8 years old and the white-label company that sold it to me is gone now.

Just tried to change setting but its asking for factory password?

I see the option in older version, however, after reading the manual again I think max feed-in setting only works if Grid-Tie with Backup (III) is selected. I'm going to try it now.

Does this version show Max feed-in setting for you? what if I use an older version e.g. SolarPower v1.14SP8 from 2020/8/11, its closer to the inverter firmware date?

U1 & U2 = 20-04-02 b1

Was the max feed-in to grid setting removed from newer software version, if so, where can i get older software version ? or does it only show-up if the inverter firmware supports it?

I am able to change this setting. Are you sure it only limits Power generation/export of Inverter? If I set it to 5KW, would load on inverter still be able to pull 10KW from grid?

The inverter already knows, how much its sending to the grid. Wouldn't the max feed-in to grid setting just work without smartmeter? Can I just set upper limit of power generated by PV?

I got the SolarPower software and connected via USB to the inverter. As per manual on Parameter Setting 2 page, there should be an option for "Max. Feed-in grid power" but it's missing? I'm only seeing following options: