[Linux-aus] Photovoltaic inverter monitoring or logging software

[Bret Busby]

Hello.

I am wondering whether anyone on this list, has any knowledge or 
experience of software that runs on Linux, preferably Debian Linux, for 
monitoring/logging electricity output from a photovoltaic inverter.

In searching in the Debian packages facility, the only package that I 
found, was solarpowerlog (0.23a-2), for Debian Linux v7, and the package 
is apparently for only Solarmax inverters.

I am seeking software that will interface with Rewatt inverters, which 
apparently have an RS232 interface socket. The inverters come with a 
software disk, the supplied software apparently being for only MS 
Windows.

I have recently been told information about photovoltaic systems, that 
increases my curiosity, increasing the incentive to have continuous 
monitoring of output.

Thank you in anticipation.

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Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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