# Solar Energy metering plug **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [February 12, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381 "2023-02-12T10:21:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/1 "2023-02-12T10:21:06Z")
I am looking for a smart plug to meter my solar panels. first. I had a benext plug for this but unfortunately it broke. Does anyone happen to know an alternative plugin that works with the homey without a cloud connection ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/2 "2023-02-12T10:28:29Z")
I use a Plugwise Plug (the one that works with Adam HA, not the “circle” ones that are discontinued). It shows usage (positive value) and - connected to my solar panels - negative values. I have it connected to a Plugwise installation. Works great! Now the bad news… It is seen in Homey too, but negatives values are not reported. Yet… Athom has transfered the maintenance / development of the app to Plugwise. I was informed that negative values is on the ‘to do’ list. Alternatively, the Plug can be added to Homey directly (with another App). I don’t know if that way the plug does show negative values. ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/3 "2023-02-12T10:35:52Z")
I’m using an INNR SP 120 (ZigBee) for this purpose. But the plug has two disadvantages: – it’s outdated, you will be able to get only used equipment – the power values are reported only every 30 seconds ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 10:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/4 "2023-02-12T10:36:57Z")
Thx. 30 seconds is not a problem ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/5 "2023-02-12T10:44:05Z")
![IMG_1797](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/0/f0a7e8a1f9033195d66e4140ce59549e8235f4ca.jpeg) ![IMG_1799](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/d/8d4f694ce1052a76b2f4feb122dac2e212d720a3.jpeg) ![IMG_1798](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/8/e8801475e3f5146f1a4b51828abcef5790aa00e3.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/a/8af9f2c636b98a58ee1ea900c1a35ab0687b10e6.png) ---
**Author:** ![Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arie_j_godschalk/32/63027_2.png) [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/6 "2023-02-13T17:55:22Z")
Benext is still supported 😉 The sdk3 app is in testing now. ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/7 "2023-02-13T17:57:20Z")
I know that benext is still supported and that is great. But i cant buy bnext plugins anymore ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/8 "2023-02-13T19:06:49Z")
Today I tested a Tuya power plug (TS0121) and that works too! It shows the generated power (albeit as a positive number) and works fine with my Homey Pro ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/9 "2023-02-13T19:44:03Z")
Do you have a link of the exact product ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/10 "2023-02-13T20:28:23Z")
Can’t refuse such a nice request 😐 In the Tuya App 2 versions are mentioned / supported. ![IMG_20230213_212606](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/1/c/1c9e04920f4ffe3201c3a00e9c2fe8d0751fb80a.jpeg) I have the metering one ![Screenshot_2023-02-13-21-25-54-469_com.android.chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/b/0/b069d2f8bf04417e65b324e3588cf6699db4e516.jpeg) As I wrote, this is a test. I have to see if it still works tomorrow, after my solar inverter has powered up again. Also, I have a max load of 1500 Watt connected. These plugs can handle more but it is still Chinese stuff… Update Can confirm the Tuya plug is reporting generated energy the second day in a row. ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/11 "2023-02-14T11:02:55Z")
At what interval? ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/12 "2023-02-14T11:13:26Z")
Can be set in the plugs settings page to as low as every 10 seconds: ![Screenshot_2023-02-14-12-12-20-742_app.homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/4/2445fa73e474e539cc64a646668cc87785b39280.jpeg) ![Screenshot_2023-02-14-12-12-06-154_app.homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/e/8e353f2ffea3f9983de008c0778801fade9cbc18.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/13 "2023-02-14T12:08:42Z")
The Tuya plug does report, but the value is positive ![Screenshot_2023-02-14-13-05-58-999_app.homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/9/d93beffeb6e67a6cfb1ef1fae106a645edc90771.jpeg) The Plugwise environment with the Plug reports negative value (which is was is actually happening): ![Screenshot_2023-02-14-13-06-09-816_com.plugwise.qupit](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/1/f1183bce1f18271fcd13e077a7aaceaca28eed14.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/14 "2023-02-14T12:13:42Z")
I guess in the settings of the device (⚙) you have to set the parameter _ **What is plugged in?** _ on **Solar Panel**. ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/15 "2023-02-14T12:41:20Z")
Perhaps. Have not tried that. Will test tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/16 "2023-02-14T12:43:31Z")
No, not perhaps, it has to be set that way. Btw, you’re able to set it in the Homey Smartphone app, just 2 klicks… ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/17 "2023-02-14T13:56:21Z")
SPH-13 plugins i allready have. Tomorow i a going to test it and let you now ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/18 "2023-02-14T14:28:30Z")
Tried it before, but didn’t wait long enough to see the result switch to negative… Thanks! ![Screenshot_2023-02-14-15-29-36-632_app.homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/e/6e2208ad4e345c9702403e83247ecc91ebf691b2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Marijn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marijn/32/12537_2.png) [@Marijn](https://community.homey.app/u/Marijn)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/19 "2023-02-17T13:47:30Z")
I use a HomeWizzard energy socket, which works perfectly! See: [HomeWizard Wi-Fi Energy Socket - HomeWizard](https://www.homewizard.com/energy-socket/) ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381/20 "2023-02-17T14:59:25Z")
Thank you for your reaction. But this is a cloud based socket. [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/solar-energy-metering-plug/76381.md?page=2)