{"id":4121,"date":"2025-06-12T17:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/?post_type=guides&p=43787"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:26:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:26:23","slug":"how-to-charge-with-solar-boost-and-solar-only","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/au\/support\/how-to-charge-with-solar-boost-and-solar-only\/","title":{"rendered":"How to charge with Solar Boost and Solar Only"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Please note: <\/strong>App verison 2.10.0 or later required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging your car using solar power is a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. When there is enough excess solar power, Ohme can use this to charge your EV, helping you make the most of your self-generated green energy. This article explains the solar charging features available in the Ohme app, how to use them, and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Am I eligible for solar charging?<\/a>
Getting started<\/a>
How can I charge with solar in the Ohme app?
<\/a>What are Solar Boost and Solar Only?<\/a>
<\/a>What happens if solar power stops being generated during charging?
<\/a>Solar savings<\/a>
What can I do if I\u2019m not eligible?
<\/a>FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am I eligible for solar charging?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Solar charging is available for most Ohme Home Pros and Ohme ePod chargers with a recent and complete setup installed from January 2023 onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: if you are not on a single-rate electricity tariff, setting up solar charging will require careful consideration of Solar Boost settings to avoid consuming higher-cost grid electricity. For example, customers on a dual or multi-rate tariff should to consider all options given it may be cheaper to only charge at night when electricity rates are lower. Find out more about the settings available here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not eligible?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you cannot see an option to toggle solar charging on or off in the Settings screen, this indicates you are not eligible for this feature at this time. The most common reasons are that the charger was installed before January 2023, or that a CT clamp is either not installed or not providing a reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please read the information below for guidance on what to do if you are not eligible<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting started<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Following a new installation or if you’ve just updated to the latest version of the Ohme app it may take a few overnight charge sessions before Solar charging appears on the Settings screen of the app.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to set up solar charging in the Ohme app<\/h3>\n

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    In the Ohme app, go to\u00a0Settings > Charging settings >\u00a0Solar charging, then tap the toggle to switch on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    If more than one Solar Boost setting is available, you will need to select your preferred option:
    \nOnly charge with solar when there is enough excess
    \n<\/strong>Wait until 1.44kW (6A) of solar power is detected before charging.
    \nUse grid and solar power
    \n<\/strong>Allow Ohme to start charging with excess solar power first and topping up with grid power to meet the EV’s minimum charging rate of 1.44kW (6A).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    On the Charging screen, you can choose between Solar Boost or Solar Only before or after you plug in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Solar charging can remain switched on, and Ohme will only solar charge when all of the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n