SAJ Self-Service Onboarding
Welcome to the Self-Service Onboarding guide, if you get stuck or are not sure at any step, please reach out to us via the contact page.
Step 1: Self Qualify as a Simple Site
If you have a simple site, please feel free to step through the Self Service Onboarding guide. If you have a complex site, or are not sure, please reach out on the Contact page.
| Simple Sites | Complex Sites | |
| Inverters | One Solitary Hybrid Inverter (5-30kW) | Multiple Inverters, especially if Inverters are from more than one brand. |
| Batteries | Battery connected to your Inverter. | Batteries from a different brand to your Inverter, or Batteries not connected to your Inverter (e.g grid coupled). |
| Solar Panels | Solar Panels connected to your Hybrid Inverter (which is connected to your battery, or optionally with no solar Panels at all. | Solar panels running through an inverter other than your Hybrid Inverter which runs your battery. |
Complex Sites can still onboard, but recommended to check the best path forward first via the Contact Us page, as how many controllers you need may vary for example.
Step 2: Order your Hardware & Subscription
Click Here to Place your Order
Powston's fee's and charges are as follows:
- Hardware: $250/controller (per inverter) upfront once off
- Subscription: $10/month
Step 3: Join a Wholesale Retailer
Click Here to Register with Local Volts
Powston isn't an energy retailer, so you will still need to retain an energy retailer. Most of our customers are registered with Local Volts as they pass through the AEMO Spot prices directly to the consumer for those in QLD, NSW, ACT, SA, TAS to be elligible.
If you're an existing LocalVolts Customer, using the Talk to LocalVolts Feature send a request:"I'd like to join Powston". It can take up to 2 weeks for your current energy retailer to release you, continue the below steps while you wait.
Step 4: Add Powston as a Channel Partner
This will give Powston access to see your Inverters data via the SAJ API, we can take limited control over your inverter via API, which is why we also require the hardware.
Step 1: Login to the SAJ App (eSAJ):
Step 2: Select Management from the Menu
Step 3: Select Developer / Partner
Step 4: Enter the number: 1849032910132785154
Step 5: Press Query
Step 6: See Powston's name come up
Step 7: Hit confirm
Step 5: Login to Powston
When your account is setup we will send you an email to login to Powston.
Login to Powston: app.powston.com
Step 6: Install your Controller
Once you receive your controller follow this Installation guide:
Step 8: Let Powston take Control
Double Check you are Ready:
1. Registered with LocalVolts and received the confirmation you are now on LocalVolts?
2. Added Powston as a Channel Partner?
3. Installed your Controller?
5. Confirmed you can login at app.powston.com and see your inverter?
Then its time to take the next step:
Email [email protected] to let us know you are ready for Powston to take Control of your inverter!
Step 9: Review the Platform Overview
Watch the Platform Overview to learn how to use the Powston Platform: