Hello,
Can someone help me set up a data query for the SolisCloud API? I have already received the API key, security key, and URL from Solis support. The API interface documentation is available at this link: SolisCloud | SolisCloud
Many thanks in advance.
use this docker... it has solved all the API issues and is providing all information via MQTT
works for me for ages
Viel erfolg !
Hi Nexs,
Thank you so much for your reply. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with Python at all, and my contact with Solis support wasn't successful either. Unlike Sensibo, Solis doesn't provide any nodes. Nevertheless, thank you for your efforts.
just run the docker in a small setup .. works even on a PI-3 .. than you will get all the data from Solis and receive your data all day long per MQTT
I tried to access via Solis API as well initially, but after a few weeks gave up and now using only the MQTT feed. The docker can also write directly into a influx-db .. your choice 
..it was faster to setup a docker than getting API running 
there was some discussion on this in 2024 ... have a look [here]
(Trying to get data from solis API - #2 by Steve-Mcl)
the final code at the time was here
Hi Nexus,
I had already found and read the post you mentioned—hoping to find a Node-RED solution. Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately, I didn't succeed. You might be familiar with "Sensibo"—a system for controlling air conditioners. They have an API and provide specific nodes for both reading and writing data; I use them without any issues. Their support is excellent, and they provided expert help when I ran into initial problems. Solis support, on the other hand, is a disaster. I’m based in Thailand (have been for 17 years) and use Homematic IP with a CCU3 for my smart home setup. I run Node-RED as a plug-in on the CCU3 (Pi-3). I need to pass data points from Solis to Homematic IP (OpenCCU) system variables to optimize energy management. That would be the "icing on the cake," but I just can't seem to get it to work.
I haven't worked with Docker yet, though I could try it out on my Ugreen NAS. I’ll need to do some research first, though. Thanks for your help!
Yeah.. I failed with Solis API in the end as well.
Ugreen has good standard docker environment and setup is very easy...and the earlier provided docker-image does not consume much resources and runs out-of the box
my Solis-docker-image is running on an old QNAP NAS docker with just 8gb ram.
I have a similar requirement as you , I match my Solis-Data with the Tesla-Powerwall-data to manage my power-consumption and control the AC
Hello Nexus,
Many thanks for your replies.
Just a bit of background so we understand each other better:
I am 76 years old, born in Dresden, and have been living in Thailand with my (German) wife for 17 years. I trained as an electrician and, at the age of 34, completed a degree in Computer Science. I worked primarily in the field of automation technology and process visualization—I am familiar with all types of PLCs.
I have witnessed the entire evolution of computer technology firsthand—from COBOL and Assembler through BASIC and the like, all the way to JSON and beyond. Now I am in "active retirement," focusing privately on smart home systems and photovoltaics. The conditions in Thailand regarding these topics differ significantly from those in Germany—education, technical infrastructure, climate, culture, and much more. If you have specific questions about this, I’d be happy to answer them privately.
Nexus:
I am currently looking into the Docker version. Once I’m done with the installations, more questions will almost certainly arise. I’d like to consult you then.
Best regards
Willi
