Solaxcloud on Technical Notes

Connecting HASS with Node-RED

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I explain how I connected Node-RED with my Home Assistant (HASS), considering that they run on separate servers. They are deployed on different virtual machines, to allow independent maintenance and improve their performance.

For your reference, I created another post here where I describe the Node-RED installation using Alpine and Docker underneath, running as a virtual machine on my KVM server.

Node-RED on Docker

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Node-RED is a programming tool that allows you to connect hardware devices, APIs, and cloud services through creative workflows. Everything is done from the browser, and it supports dozens of built-in and third-party nodes.

Here I’ll explain the installation process, on a virtual machine with Alpine and Docker underneath. If you’re interested, I have another post describing how I integrate it with my Home Assistant.

Home Assistant SolaX

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I describe how I integrated my photovoltaic installation into Home Assistant, featuring Axitec panels, a SolaX Inverter, and a pair of Triple Power batteries. After trying several options, I settled on the MODBUS/TCP integration which works locally via LAN and exposes more data than the other options.