What You Need to Know About Solar Charging 

At Ocular Charging, we’re dedicated to improving the way  you power your electric vehicle (EV).   

As we move toward cleaner energy solutions, we believe your EV chargers should easily integrate into your home. By using excess solar power, you can save money while also benefiting from a smart load balancing system that protects your home’s electrical supply.  

Our mission is to give you complete control over your charging experience, ensuring that clean energy is efficiently directed to your vehicle. Here’s how Ocular Charging is making solar EV charging smarter and more sustainable:  

With more homeowners adopting solar energy, many are also using this power to charge their EVs. Our chargers are designed to be compatible with your home’s solar setup. The chargers are equipped with CT (current transformer) clamps, which monitor the amount of energy available in your home’s power system. This real-time feedback helps prevent electrical overload.

On cloudy days or when your solar panels aren’t producing enough energy, our smart chargers enable you to switch to an efficient and cost-effective mode, drawing only what’s needed from your home’s grid.

Smart Control & Freedom at Your Fingertips 

Our app gives you full control over your charging experience, allowing you to:

• Schedule Charging: Set charging times that work best for your routine, ensuring your vehicle is always ready when you need it.
• Monitor Energy Usage: Track how much energy your EV is consuming and understand how solar power is contributing to your charging process.
• Optimise Solar Usage: See how solar energy flows into your vehicle and adjust settings for maximum savings.

With detailed insights into your energy consumption, our app allows you to manage your charging with ease.

Three Charging Modes for Every Need 

Our solar chargers offer three distinct modes, tailored to match your energy needs and solar availability:

Solar Only Mode: This mode allows the charger to use only excess solar energy. This is ideal when your solar system is generating a lot of extra power. The example below shows a home with –21.9Amps of excess solar energy which is where this mode would work best because there is a clear and consistent surplus of solar power. On cloudy days or when your solar system isn’t generating enough extra power (when surplus hovers between 0 and –8 amps) it is recommended to use other modes of charging listed below.

Solar Assist:  This mode balances solar energy and grid power by charging at a baseline of 6 amps, drawing from the grid while utilising any available excess solar energy. It avoids the issue of the charger starting and stopping during a session due to fluctuations in solar energy generation, which can happen in Solar Only mode when there is not enough energy surplus. In the example below, a three-phase charger has two phases exporting 10 Amps of solar energy, while one phase is only exporting 1 Amp. Despite this imbalance, Solar Assist still allows charging by pulling in the right amount of power—charging at 6 Amps per phase. The difference between Solar assist and solar only is that solar assist will always charge at a minimum of 6 amps, no matter how much excess solar is being produced across the phases. This allows it to be more flexible and allows charging even when one or more phases produce less than the threshold of 8 amps.

Fast Mode: This mode is recommended when the vehicle needs to be charged at the fastest rate possible. Fast mode pulls power from any available source, whether it’s from solar energy or grid power to deliver the fastest charge. This mode is ideal when you’re in the need to charge quickly, or when there is no excess solar power available, such as during the evening or on cloudy days.

One of the standout features of Ocular Charging is its ability to adjust energy usage to your household’s energy demand. As daily activities in your home begin—like using appliances, lighting, or HVAC (Heating ventilation and air conditioning) systems—our charger automatically lowers its energy consumption to prevent overloading. As your household energy demand drops, the charger ramps up its speed to ensure your EV is fully charged.  

This intelligent energy management guarantees that your home’s electricity supply is always balanced and kept safe, preventing unnecessary strain on the system while optimising your charging experience.  

Driving Innovation, Powering Sustainability  

At Ocular Charging, we’re not just about providing EV chargers—we’re about driving innovation and powering sustainability. Our solar-integrated charging systems are designed to make green energy accessible and efficient for everyone. By helping you make the most of your solar power, we’re paving the way toward a greener, smarter future.  

Join us on this journey toward cleaner energy and a more sustainable tomorrow!  

Sales@ocularcharging.com.au 

1300 912 650