When privacy is important
Automation Solar is different to other data service providers because all data is hosted on our servers securely within the UK. This means that data is not being shared outside of the UK which is important for privacy rules as the UK has robust legislation protecting the use and storing of data.
This benefits the homeowner and business user as Automation Solar secures all data according to UK law. Similarly the loss of data reporting from the Solar PV and battery storage installation is protected and free from outages that often affects third party and external servers.
All Automation Solar servers are robust and held within UK data centres, backed up in different locations to stop outages and system downtime.
The data from a Solar PV and battery storage system can hold important information about the company or household that could be used incorrectly, so Automation Solar uses up to date security techniques to ensure data is totally secure from hacking and leaks. If you want to know more about how
Automation Solar can secure your data from a business or residential system then please contact us for more.
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Where Do Most Solar PV Inverters Host Their Data?
Most Solar PV inverters collect, process, and store data to provide insights on energy production, consumption, and system performance. This data is typically hosted in cloud servers, local storage, or hybrid solutions, depending on the manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
1. Cloud-Based Hosting (Most Common)
- Many major inverter manufacturers, such as SolarEdge, SMA, Fronius, and Huawei, store data on cloud-based platforms.
- Cloud hosting allows users to access real-time monitoring and analytics via mobile apps and web dashboards.
- Data is often stored in regional AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud data centers.
- Example: SolarEdge uses AWS cloud servers, with data centers located in Europe, North America, and Asia for compliance with local data privacy laws.
2. Local Storage (On-Premises)
- Some off-grid or privacy-conscious users prefer inverters with local data storage via SD cards, USB drives, or internal memory.
- Local storage avoids cloud security risks and ensures data sovereignty, but it limits remote monitoring capabilities.
- Example: Victron Energy allows users to store inverter data locally on a Raspberry Pi or a private server.
3. Hybrid Hosting (Cloud + Local Backup)
- Some inverters store data locally first, then sync it to the cloud for enhanced access and analytics.
- This approach balances privacy and remote monitoring, ensuring data isn’t lost during internet outages.
- Example: Fronius inverters use a local datalogger but also sync with their Solar.web cloud platform.
4. Compliance with Data Privacy Laws
- Some manufacturers store data in specific regional data centers to comply with regulations like GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and PIPL (China).
- Users may be given the option to select their data hosting region to meet legal and security requirements.
- Example: Huawei’s FusionSolar platform has dedicated cloud hosting in China, Europe, and other regions for compliance.
Conclusion
Most solar PV inverters host their data in cloud-based platforms, often on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Some offer local storage or hybrid solutions for privacy-conscious users or off-grid setups. The choice of data hosting depends on monitoring needs, security preferences, and regional regulations.