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Dashboard

The dashboard is the initial page shown upon logging into the RCT Power Portal, offering a comprehensive overview of your PV system. Here's a detailed breakdown of its key components:

Installation Info​

  • The default photo can be changed with the help of the camera icon.
  • Installation Address
  • Installation Status indicates the current status of the plant:
    • Online: The inverter is connected to the RCT Power Portal.
    • Offline: The inverter is not connected (a connection issue has occurred). If the system is offline, refer to troubleshooting.
    • Error: A problem has occurred with the PV system (contact your PV installer).
    • Under Repair: The inverter is presently undergoing the claim process. Throughout this period, the system might be temporarily non-operational. For more detailed information, please consult with your PV installer or our support team at support@rct-power.com.

Weather Forecast​

  • Provides a weather forecast based on the installation address.

Environment Contribution​

  • Highlights the contribution of the PV system to the environment.
  • CO2 Reduction:
    • Represents an approximate equivalent of saved CO2 produced by coal-fired energy plants.
  • Planted Trees:
    • Shows the approximate number of planted trees necessary to eliminate this CO2 production.

Energy Flow​

  • Offers a basic overview of the current energy flow.
  • Displays actual energy flow directions and power status.
  • Contains status for:
    • Production
    • Consumption
    • Grid
    • Battery

Power Chart​

Clicking the button in the top right corner opens a dialog with a power chart.

Chart Interaction​

Explore and analyze your data effectively with the power chart. The chart toolbar, located within the chart dialog, provides the following features:

  • Zoom In/Out: Use the plus and minus buttons to zoom in and out for a closer look at specific time intervals.
  • Magnifier Tool: Toggle the magnifier tool for detailed inspection of specific data points.
  • Pan Through Data: Utilize the hand tool to pan through the chart, exploring different time periods.
  • Reset View: Reset the chart to its original view by clicking the home button.
  • Download Chart: Download the chart for offline use or sharing in various formats (SVG, PNG and CSV).

General Overview​

  • Shows daily and total energy values, including generated energy, consumed energy, and feed-in energy to the grid.
  • Displays data for the following values:
    • Solar Generated Energy
    • Self-consumption
    • Feed-in
  • Use the Today/All button to switch between today and total values.
  • Totals (All selected) provide lifetime totals for all installed/replaced inverters.

Energy Statistics​

Gain insights into your PV system's performance with the following key metrics:

  • Autarchy:

    • Illustrates the degree of energy independence your household achieves.

  • Self-consumption:

    • Displays the proportion of generated energy that is directly consumed by your household.

These statistics are presented for a specific period. Use the date/interval buttons to customize your view:

The date/interval selector at the top of this widget provides convenient options:

  • Day Interval:
    • Choose a specific day using the datetime picker.
    • Arrows on both sides of date picker enable you to navigate backward or forward by a day.

  • Week Interval:

    • View data from Monday to Sunday or the current day for the ongoing week.
    • Navigate through weeks using arrows located on both sides of the Date Picker.
    • The Date Picker always shows the selected week.

  • Month Interval:

    • Begin with the first day of the month to the end of the month (or the current date for the ongoing month).
    • Navigate through months using arrows located on both sides of the Date Picker.
    • The Date Picker indicates the currently selected month.

  • Year Interval:

    • Commence with the first day of the year to the end of the year (or the current date for the ongoing year).
    • Navigate through years using arrows located on both sides of the Date Picker.
    • The Date Picker shows the currently selected year.

  • Total Interval:

    • Explore complete data without the option to move backward or forward.

After each date selection, the statistics automatically refresh.