Inverter intergration Victron energy help please

[Gerhard (Gerhard King)]

Hi All, some stupid statements and questions to follow… as I am a total noob and would really appreciate some pointers, guidance and general advice.

I am about to install solar solution (Victron) they supply a api but I have no idea where to start to get the information into home assistant.

https://vrmapi.victronenergy.com/v2/docs

Can it be done ?
Where to start ?
Don’t know anything about api’s but will I also be able to pass commands to the Victron? If not just getting the energy information is already 80% of the battle won.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Rural_assist]

Victron VRM Portal API data integration

! EDIT 15 May 2023! This topic was opened 5 years ago and except in very particular circumstances is not useful anymore so I wanted to close it but can’t find a way to do that on the forum. On the subject of integrating Victron equipment with HA here is a short summary for those ending up here: Use the VRM API as explained in this thread When? If your Victron installation is remote and it’s only connection to the “world” is via VRM Use MQTT as explained in many threads and specifically he…

[lsgv (Luis Gaivao)]

Hi. I have a thread on this which I started about 3 years ago. My preferred way is to enable MQTT server on your CCGX under Settings/Services and to install MQTT add on in HA. You can then access all your Victron data directly in HA as MQTT sensors.
You need to create an automation to keep the CCGX server alive.
A big advantage of this over REST calls is that you’re not dependent on a working internet connection, it’s all local.

[lsgv (Luis Gaivao)]

This is a link to the thread I was referring to.

Victron VRM Portal API data integration

Good to see you got it to work with modbus. It is a very powerful protocol which I use for my swimming pool equipment (automatic filters and saline chlorinator) but it takes some time to learn. When I started this thread 3 years ago I was new to HA and most of the possible integrations as well as to Victron but I did have some experience with APIs and remote calls so I naturally went that way. In the meantime, I’ve learned a few things and have moved on with my installation. When I started out…

[Gerhard (Gerhard King)]

Thanks a mil Guys, once it is installed and if I get stuck and someone could assist that would be much appreciated, I will even pay for the support or buy you your next automation toy

[lsgv (Luis Gaivao)]

Of course we’ll help you out, no strings attached. Just shoot your questions or issues, that’s what these forums are for.
I can’t count the number of times I turned to posts here to figure out things for myself.