Solar & Tesla Powerwall Automation
Made Simple. Made Smarter.
Automate your Tesla Powerwall and solar production to reduce peak demand charges. Start free with live monitoring and basic automation. Upgrade to Premium + DemandGuard for advanced peak protection and unlimited rules.
The Automations You Need
Other platforms try to automate everything — including things you don’t need — and end up overcomplicated and overpriced. Grid Getter keeps it simple: a live dashboard and the automations that matter for solar and Powerwall users, so you save more and stay in control.
Custom Automations
Create rules for your home: shift loads to low-cost periods and schedule device cycles. Fully customizable and always under your control.
Anomaly Checks
Monitor your battery's performance during peak hours. Get notified if your battery percentage deviates from its typical weekly average at that time, ensuring optimal readiness.
DemandGuard Flagship
DemandGuard minimizes demand charges by enforcing a grid-draw limit and spreading battery use across peak hours. Perfect for utilities that bill based on your highest on-peak usage interval.
What are Peak Periods?
Some utility plans have different energy prices throughout the day, typically when there is higher usage of the grid. These higher priced periods are called 'Peak Periods' and usually occur in the late afternoon and early evening when people return home from work and turn on appliances, air conditioning, and electric vehicles.
What are Demand Charges?
Beyond standard energy costs (per kWh), some utilities add demand charges based on your highest power usage during peak hours throughout the billing period (measured in kW). A single brief spike can significantly increase your entire month's bill.
Common Demand Spike Triggers
These appliances can spike your demand in seconds:
- Microwave oven (1.5–2 kW)
- Air fryer / toaster oven (1–1.7 kW)
- Central air‑conditioner start‑up (3–6 kW)
- Electric water heater recovery cycle (4.5 kW+)
- Electric clothes dryer (5 kW+)
- Pool pump start‑up (1–2 kW)
How Peak Shaving Works
- Smart Load Management: Monitor usage patterns and automatically shift loads to off-peak times
- DemandGuard Protection: Set a maximum grid draw target and automatically switch to battery power when needed
- Real-Time Optimization: Continuously analyze grid conditions to maximize savings
- Usage Alerts: Get notified when consumption patterns change unexpectedly
Benefits
- Predictable energy bills
- Extended battery life
- Set-and-forget automation
- Focus on comfort, not consumption
What You Get
Live Dashboard
Real-time view of your grid, solar, and battery. Free tier updates regularly; Premium refreshes faster for tighter control.
Custom Automations
Free includes 1 automation. Premium unlocks unlimited rules for scheduling, device coordination, and custom behaviors.
Tesla Powerwall Integration
Direct connection to your Tesla Powerwall for seamless charge/discharge coordination. Works with your existing setup—no additional hardware.
Real-Time Analytics
Monitor energy usage patterns and grid demand with detailed insights and predictive analytics.
Utility-Aware Scheduling
Actions sync to your utility's billing intervals (typically 30–60 minutes) for maximum effectiveness.
DemandGuard
Smart peak-demand protection for utilities that charge based on your highest usage during peak hours. Set your target—we handle the rest.
How DemandGuard Works
Connect
Securely connect your Tesla Powerwall and authorize control within your chosen limits.
Set Your Target
Choose your maximum grid draw per interval. DemandGuard enforces this limit to avoid expensive demand charges.
Automatic Protection
During peak intervals (typically 30–60 minutes), we allow grid usage up to your target, then automatically pull remaining power from your Powerwall. At each interval boundary, we reset and repeat, keeping battery use balanced across peak hours.
Why Grid Getter vs. Others
Lower Cost, Software‑Only
Many energy platforms start by selling additional hardware or complex hubs. Grid Getter uses your existing Tesla setup—no extra purchase required.
Focused on Powerwall Automation
Skip the fluff. We focus on solar and battery automations, not EV chargers, smart plugs, or thermostats. Keep your setup simple and low cost.
We Built it for Ourselves
Built by Engineers for their own energy needs, and it's constantly running in their households. If there's an issue, it affects us too.
Simple, Transparent Plans
Premium
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Unlimited automations
- ✓ Faster refresh rate
- ✓ Advanced scheduling
DemandGuard + Premium
- ✓ Everything in Premium
- ✓ Smart peak‑demand protection
- ✓ Configurable grid‑draw target
- ✓ Designed for demand‑charge utilities
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