VARTA element backup
Hybrid inverter (PV + battery) by VARTA. Compatibility with energy supplier apps, Home Assistant and evcc.
At a glance
| Device type | Hybrid inverter (PV + battery) [evcc template, 2026-10-19] |
|---|---|
| evcc support | Yes |
| Connection | Modbus TCP (inferred from evcc template parameters) [evcc template, 2026-10-19] |
| Local control (no cloud) | Yes via evcc's connection type [evcc template, 2026-10-19] |
| Home Assistant | Unknown know this? tell us (brand not yet checked) |
| Known firmware notes | PV is only available with an additional PV sensor, as the power of the devices registered in the SUNSPEC Manager is not output via Modbus. Element backup requires at least firmware version F21000612. The firmware update is not rolled out automatically, but can be released upon request by VARTA's technical service. [evcc template, 2026-10-19] |
Energy supplier apps
Supplier lists are published per brand (sometimes with model conditions). A brand match does not guarantee your exact model works — check the linked page or the supplier's app.
| Supplier / service | Status for VARTA hybrid inverter | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Energie | Not listed VARTA is not on Frank Energie's battery / inverter list | [source, 2026-10-19] |
| Tibber | Not listed VARTA is not on Tibber's battery / inverter list | [source, 2026-10-19] |
| Zonneplan | Not listed Zonneplan only lists its own hardware | [source, 2026-10-19] |
| Eneco | Unknown know this? tell us | — |
| ANWB Energie | Unknown know this? tell us | — |
| Vattenfall | Unknown know this? tell us | — |
Home Assistant integrations for VARTA
Unknown know this? tell us — we have not yet checked Home Assistant support for VARTA.
evcc details
| Template | varta (meter; usages: grid, pv, battery) [source, 2026-10-19] |
|---|---|
| Connection | Modbus TCP (inferred) |
| Capabilities | Unknown know this? tell us |
| Requirements | PV is only available with an additional PV sensor, as the power of the devices registered in the SUNSPEC Manager is not output via Modbus. Element backup requires at least firmware version F21000612. The firmware update is not rolled out automatically, but can be released upon request by VARTA's technical service. [source, 2026-10-19] |
| Known caveats | None listed in the evcc template. |
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