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Dave Stafford
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Aug 12, 2024 6:17 PM UTC
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Can my IHD display my solar panel export amount?

Have recently had solar panels installed and although I can check how much I am exporting via the main electricity smart meter I cannot see how I can see this info on my smart meter display - apparently I should see a pylon icon - have I got an old display (photo attached).

 

Thanks.

 

BPLightlog
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Aug 12, 2024 8:33 PM UTC

Updated on 23/10/26 by Ben_OVO

 

Thanks for the reply. So have checked my main electricity meter and it’s says that I have exported 700+ kWh so far - so not sure how to go about getting the smart display to register this? Is this something I need to speak to OVO about. My SEG is with EON. Thanks.

 

I don’t believe the export signal is something that can be enabled if it isn’t already configured. The communication is via the comms hub which is the responsibility of the DCC (smart meter data centre) and not your supplier.

 

Hi @BPLightlog thanks, any idea who I would need to speak to so I can resolve this. EON said that I would be able to view my export via the smart display it’s not easy to access my meter.

 

From what I’ve seen, most IHD’s (In home displays) can’t show export data - even when technically capable. 
Your solar inverter monitor should be able to show export data but apart from that it tends to get a little complicated unfortunately .

 

Our volunteers have left some really helpful advice on this already, but the following topic may also be helpful:

 

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Blastoise186
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Aug 12, 2024 6:45 PM UTC

Hi @Dave Stafford ,

That’s a brand new Chameleon IHD7, the latest model from Chameleon. It does support tracking Exports, but will only do so while Exports are actively taking place.

Hope this helps!

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    BPLightlog
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    Aug 12, 2024 6:57 PM UTC

    Having spoken to Chameleon about this while trying myself, I can tell you that it will also depend on how your meter is set @Dave Stafford . Some don’t report export on the SMHAN that the IHD uses

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    Dave StaffordAuthor
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    Aug 12, 2024 8:13 PM UTC

    Thanks for the reply. So have checked my main electricity meter and it’s says that I have exported 700+ kWh so far - so not sure how to go about getting the smart display to register this? Is this something I need to speak to OVO about. My SEG is with EON. Thanks.

    BPLightlog
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    Aug 12, 2024 8:33 PM UTC

    Updated on 23/10/26 by Ben_OVO

     

    Thanks for the reply. So have checked my main electricity meter and it’s says that I have exported 700+ kWh so far - so not sure how to go about getting the smart display to register this? Is this something I need to speak to OVO about. My SEG is with EON. Thanks.

     

    I don’t believe the export signal is something that can be enabled if it isn’t already configured. The communication is via the comms hub which is the responsibility of the DCC (smart meter data centre) and not your supplier.

     

    Hi @BPLightlog thanks, any idea who I would need to speak to so I can resolve this. EON said that I would be able to view my export via the smart display it’s not easy to access my meter.

     

    From what I’ve seen, most IHD’s (In home displays) can’t show export data - even when technically capable. 
    Your solar inverter monitor should be able to show export data but apart from that it tends to get a little complicated unfortunately .

     

    Our volunteers have left some really helpful advice on this already, but the following topic may also be helpful:

     

    Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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      Dave StaffordAuthor
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      Aug 12, 2024 8:41 PM UTC

      Hi @BPLightlog thanks, any idea who I would need to speak to so I can resolve this. EON said that I would be able to view my export via the smart display it’s not easy to access my meter.

      BPLightlog
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      BPLightlogSuper User
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      Aug 12, 2024 8:54 PM UTC

      From what I’ve seen, most IHD’s (In home displays) can’t show export data - even when technically capable. 
      Your solar inverter monitor should be able to show export data but apart from that it tends to get a little complicated unfortunately 

      Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
        ExcelEnergy
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        ExcelEnergy
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        Mar 17, 2026 8:16 AM UTC

        Not all in-home displays show export data—many only track import, so even if your meter records exports, the display might not show it (no pylon icon usually means limited features), so you may need your supplier’s app or a newer display to see it.

        BPLightlog
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        BPLightlogSuper User
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        Mar 17, 2026 8:49 AM UTC

        All IHD’s need a signal from the smart meter to indicate export and therefore, even if the IHD is capable, it won’t necessarily show when exporting.

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          Peter E
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          Peter ESuper User
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          Mar 17, 2026 11:15 AM UTC

          As a possible solution you can get DIN rail mounted energy meters which connect to the WiFi if your solar panels don't have a means of supplying this information via an app.

           

          https://www.cncele.com/din-rail-energy-meter-wifi/

           

          Peter 

           

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