Solar PV - using OWL app data

MrsMRJ

We have a PV system recently installed, and the OWL intuition app and dashboard to monitor them (just generation, not providing heating or water).  I’d like to be able to create a tracker for how much we’re generating, how much we’re drawing, and how much we’re exporting, so that I can rub my hands in glee at our savings (!)

I can’t find any easy-to-understand guide/manual for using the data and also would like to connect to Alexa but can’t find out how.  Any suggestions gratefully received!

MWT

Unfortunately the OWL Intuition products are woefully outdated these days and they are not really suitable for integration with anything outside of their own ecosystem.

Also they don't make it particularly clear that their web service is only free for the first two years and after that you must pay just to keep the devices you have purchased functional.

The service isn't expensive but I would not suggest building a system around something that will cease to function even locally if you do not pay them to keep your access running, or if they go bust for example...

matelodave

I've been using an Efergy-engage system - we dont have solar power but it does allow you to see what is going on and the data can be downloaded from the webserver - there no extra cost after you've bought the kt and you can use a phone app to access from wherever you like - have a shufti at their webssite - https://engage.efergy.com/