Charging solar power directly into the car

Electromobility is only truly sustainable if the energy it requires comes from renewable sources. More and more households are therefore opting for a combination of photovoltaic system, storage and electric car. But the biggest challenge remains: How can the vehicle be charged as cheaply as possible and with its own solar power? This is exactly where the combination of KOSTAL and Tibber comes into play. Smart charging creates an intelligent solution that reduces costs and increases self-sufficiency.

With the ENECTOR wallbox, KOSTAL offers the ideal hardware for implementing smart charging in everyday life. In combination with a PLENTICORE inverter and a KOSTAL storage system, a system is created that can precisely control the flow of electricity.

• The PV system supplies the self-generated solar power
• The inverter distributes it to the house, the storage system or the car
• The wallbox ensures safe and efficient charging

This lays the technical foundation for smart charging - robust, reliable and flexibly expandable.

Tibber brings intelligence to the system. The charging behaviour is optimised via the app - either according to PV generation or according to dynamic electricity prices on the spot market.

• PV surplus charging: The car charges automatically when there is a surplus of solar power available
• Price-optimised charging: If there is currently little sunshine, Tibber can postpone charging to favourable electricity hours
• Transparency: the user can see at any time in the app how much electricity is flowing into the car, at what price and from which source

This makes the electric car an integral part of the home energy system.

The combination of KOSTAL & Tibber offers a whole range of advantages for drivers of electric cars:

• Reduce costs: Charging with PV surplus or at favourable exchange electricity times
• Save CO₂: More solar power in the battery means less dependence on the grid
• Experience convenience: Everything runs automatically, controlled via the app
• Enjoy transparency: All charging processes can be tracked in real time
• Future-proof: Whether a new vehicle or rising electricity prices - the system adapts flexibly

Smart charging opens up new business opportunities for specialist partners:

• Additional business: In addition to PV and storage, the ENECTOR wallbox can also be offered
• Added value in sales talks: Customers are looking for solutions for charging with solar power - KOSTAL + Tibber delivers exactly that
• Customer loyalty: Smart functions create enthusiasm and trust
• Technical simplicity: Setup is straightforward thanks to standardised interfaces

This allows installers to put together a complete package for their customers that goes far beyond a classic PV system.

A typical day could look like this:

• In the morning: The car is plugged in. Tibber realises that the vehicle won't be needed until the evening
• Midday: The sun is shining brightly. Surplus electricity from the PV system flows directly into the car
• Afternoon: Clouds gather. Tibber postpones the remaining charge until the most favourable electricity hours at night
• Evening: The car is fully charged without using unnecessarily expensive grid electricity

The result: full battery, low costs, good carbon footprint.

KOSTAL and Tibber show how electromobility and photovoltaics can work together perfectly. The combination results in a system that can do more than just feed electricity into the car: It optimises costs, increases sustainability and makes energy flows transparent.

For end customers, this means driving cheaply and cleanly. For installers: new business opportunities through complete solutions. And for the energy transition as a whole: a further step towards smart, connected systems.

Experience smart charging now and charge your car with your own solar power.