https://github.com/tapwork/solardb
https://github.com/tapwork/solardb
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/tapwork/solardb
- Owner: tapwork
- License: mit
- Created: 2019-05-23T09:12:04.000Z (about 7 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2019-05-24T13:28:04.000Z (about 7 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-12-26T13:10:39.238Z (6 months ago)
- Language: Swift
- Size: 854 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# SolarDB
## That's us
* Manuel & Christian
* We build Apple Software (iOS & macOS) for more than 10 years now
* We both drive EVs
* Manuel & Christian have a solar panel installation on their roof in 2018
* We have the same inverter model which has a simple iOS app. This app just shows the electric production
## Motivation
* Use and produce green energy
* Charge your car with low costs!
* To be independent from big energy corporations (i.e. RWE)
* Less coal! More Solar powered energy.
* Reduce the carbon footprint!
## Background
* The inverter iOS app cannot be used for a smart home or EV. It's just a monitor.
* It would sense to use the data in order to control your home or EV automatically
* Households with solar panels can use their power to charge EVs.
* The goal is to charge the car powered by the sun. Green energy!
* Also: To charge with less costs it is necessary to use the solar production (Germany: 12 Cent by Solar vs. 29 Cents)
## Idea
* Cheap smart plug that uses solar energy only (controlled by an iOS app)
* Smart plug uses the data coming from the solar inverter to charge your EV.
* Automatic charging the EV with the solar panels when reaching a defined kW/h peak.
* That allows the owner to charge by green energy only!
* Show the current solar production in the car.
## Technology
* iOS
* Apple HomeKit
* Eve Elgato Smart Plug
* EV charger for your car 16A - 220 V
## Competitors
* NRGKick connect plug https://www.nrgkick.com: Costs 400 Euro