Required Hardware
Emporia Energy Monitor (Vue 3 or Vue 2 with 200A CTs on mains)
Emporia Classic or Pro EV Charger
Verify Configuration
Open the Emporia Energy App
Tap Management → Excess Solar Management
Verify your energy monitor shows enabled status
Check all devices have automation enabled (the toggle should be green)
Verify device priority order matches your preferences
EV Charger Setup Requirements
Navigate to your EV charger in the app
Set status to "Paused" (not "Ready")
Paused Mode: Allows automatic control based on excess solar
Ready Mode: Charger starts at full rate, bypassing solar management
Plug-in EV charger while in the paused mode
Minimum 1.5 kW excess power for EV charger activation
Net production status for 3+ minutes (generating more than consuming)
Common Troubleshooting
EV Charger Not Activating:
Confirm charger is in "Paused" mode
Verify excess solar ≥1.5 kW for 3+ minutes
Check device priority settings
Ensure stable network connectivity
"Excess Solar Has Been Overridden"
Open Excess Solar Management in the app
Toggle the excess solar feature off
Toggle the excess solar feature back on
This clears the override and restores normal operation
Troubleshooting and Support
The Excess Solar Management feature requires proper installation and configuration of your energy monitor and controllable devices. While most setups are straightforward, some fine-tuning may be needed for optimal performance. Our support team is available to help with hardware installation, app configuration, and performance optimization to ensure your system works perfectly.