Energy Dashboard Setup

Overview

This guide explains how to enable the virtual Energy Dashboard device and connect the curated sensors to Home Assistant’s Energy Dashboard.

Prerequisites

  • SolaX Modbus integration installed and working
  • Inverter reachable and providing live data
  • (Optional) Parallel mode configured if you have multiple inverters

Enable Energy Dashboard

  1. Open Settings → Devices & Services
  2. Select the SolaX Modbus integration
  3. Open the integration Options
  4. Enable Energy Dashboard device
  5. Save changes and reload the integration

Energy Dashboard config flow option

Configure Home Assistant Energy Dashboard

  1. Open Settings → Dashboards → Energy
  2. Add your grid, battery, and solar energy sensors
  3. Select the Energy Dashboard sensors created by the integration

Energy dashboard config

Parallel Mode Notes

  • The Primary inverter exposes “All” sensors (system totals)
  • Per‑inverter sensors are also available for individual visibility
  • If you are in parallel mode, make sure the Primary inverter is connected

For parallel mode setup guidance, see: solax-parallel-mode.md.

Diagnostics

The Energy Dashboard device includes diagnostics to explain: - Standalone vs parallel mode - Inverter count - Debug override (if enabled)

Diagnostics help validate your setup if data looks unexpected.

Troubleshooting

  • If sensors are missing, reload the integration
  • Check the device’s Diagnostics section for mode and count
  • Confirm you enabled the Energy Dashboard device in options