Dear Zendure Users,
We have collected the discussions in the forum regarding the SolarFlow Mix Series, and hope to centrally answer your following questions:
🔹 Which main unit models can PowerHub connect to? Which functions are exclusive to the SolarFlow Mix Series?
🔹 Does PowerHub require installation by an electrician?
🔹 Do I still need an official smart meter if I have PowerHub?
Your Zendure Team
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Q1: Which main unit models can PowerHub connect to? Which functions are exclusive to the SolarFlow Mix Series?
PowerHub supports connection with existing SolarFlow series storage main units, including the SolarFlow Mix Series, SolarFlow 800 Series, SolarFlow 1600 AC+, SolarFlow 2400 Series, as well as Hyper, Hub, AIO, and ACE series products.
After connecting to PowerHub, these main units can:
· Be integrated into the home energy system as grid-connected storage devices;
· Create a clearer wiring and expansion path through PowerHub;
· Work with PowerHub’s metering, system connection, and energy management capabilities to improve overall system visibility and management convenience;
· Make the connection between storage, solar PV, loads, and other devices more centralized and standardized in multi-device scenarios.
It should be noted that if users require backup-related capabilities such as off-grid backup power, automatic switchover, off-grid microgrid operation, and continuous solar generation during outages to recharge the battery, the system must be paired with the SolarFlow Mix Series and properly connected with the communication cable.
In other words, existing SolarFlow series main units are more suitable for grid-connected integration and system expansion; complete off-grid backup capabilities are mainly enabled by PowerHub + SolarFlow Mix Series.
Q2: Does PowerHub require installation by an electrician?
Yes.
PowerHub involves the home distribution board, hardwiring, high-power connection, PV inverter connection, EV charger connection, or backup circuit configuration. Therefore, it should be installed by a qualified electrician or professional installer.
The installation must also comply with local regulations, electrical codes, and grid requirements.
After PowerHub is installed, some devices can be connected via plug-in connection. However, the installation of PowerHub itself, as well as hardwiring, high-power connection, and backup-related configurations, should still be completed by a professional.
Q3: Do I still need an official smart meter if I have PowerHub?
Yes. PowerHub cannot replace the official smart meter required by the utility or energy supplier.
PowerHub has built-in system metering and supports CT expansion, which helps the home energy system identify household consumption, solar generation, and load changes. This supports storage dispatch, energy flow monitoring, and local energy management.
However, the official smart meter used by the utility or energy supplier for electricity billing, dynamic tariff activation, regulatory metering, and grid-side data collection is still required according to local regulations, grid operator rules, and energy supplier requirements. PowerHub’s metering data cannot be used as a substitute for billing or grid-compliant metering.
In short:
PowerHub is responsible for internal monitoring and energy dispatch within the home energy system, while the official smart meter is responsible for utility-side billing, metering, and compliance. They serve different purposes and cannot replace each other.
