API Access with SolarEdge

SolarEdge battery integration allows Lumin to manage circuits according to the battery's state of charge. As the battery is discharged below 50%, Lumin will disable designated circuits to increase battery runtime. As the battery recharges above 50%, Lumin will re-enable designated circuits at the same percentage.

Lumin requires SolarEdge API access in order to receive state of charge information from the SolarEdge platform. Within the SolarEdge mobile app or web platform, an installer should generate a site API key following the process outlined by SolarEdge.


Note: The following procedure is only available in Admin (installer) SolarEdge accounts. System owners (homeowners) should contact their installer for assistance with this process.


In the SolarEdge platform:

1. Go to the Site Admin > Site Access > Access Control > API Access section.
The SolarEdge platform tab options. Included are: Dashboard, Layout, Analysis, Reports, Alerts and Admin.
2. Acknowledge reading and agreeing to the SolarEdge API Terms & Conditions.

3. Choose Generate API key.

4. Copy the key.
5. Select Save.
The API Access section of the SolarEdge platform.



In the Lumin Smart app:

1. Navigate to Battery Integrations via either option.

  • Option 1: Select the Menu icon > Location Settings > Battery Integrations.
  • Option 2: Select Smart Controls > Smart Power Mode > Add Battery.
2. Choose Add New Battery.The Battery Integrations screen of the Lumin Smart app. It shows that no battery integrations are saved, but has the option to add a new battery.

3. Select your storage system inverter manufacturer (SolarEdge).

The Select Your Battery screen of the Lumin Smart app. SolarEdge is shown as a supported battery for Lumin state of charge monitoring.
4. Enter SolarEdge Site ID / API.The Connection Status screen of the Lumin Smart app for a SolarEdge battery.

   
API security: The API key provides access to information about your solar production, battery state of charge, and home energy consumption. Do not share the key publicly and only share it privately with those with whom you wish to share this information. Lumin does not store API keys centrally and has no access to your private key, which is stored locally on the Lumin device.

For a full description of the SolarEdge API, please visit:


www.luminsmart.com