The Suncatcher system optimizes the way you charge your Tesla to ensure that real-time excess power generated by your solar panels is used whenever possible. 

Suncatcher software runs on a Raspberry Pi or PC and interacts with an Eagle-200 monitoring device (from Rainforest Automation) and your Tesla to ensure that your car only charges when excess energy is being generated by your solar panels.

Current Status:  Beta Testing  (Contact Jim if you want to be a beta tester)
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Additional Info
Suncatcher Technical info:  Blog posts
Suncatcher on GitHub:  Haselmaier/Suncatcher
Kathy's Solar Page  
Kathy's Electric Vehicle Page

Solution configurations

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Suncatcher Basic
Includes:
Suncatcher Software v4
Limited Tech Support
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You provide:
Raspberry Pi or PC
​Eagle-200

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Suncatcher ​Pi
Includes:
Suncatcher Software v4
Raspberry Pi
Limited Tech Support
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You provide:
Eagle-200

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Suncatcher ​Complete
Includes:
Suncatcher Software v4
Raspberry Pi
Eagle-200
Limited Tech Support

Note:  All configurations require the user to be able to run and edit a Python program, set up a Raspberry Pi and connect it to your home network, and set up the Eagle-200 (easy).  A utility-provided "smart meter" is required to use the Eagle-200 device. (If you have an off-grid solar system, contact Jim.)

Jim Haselmaier

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