diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e76fabad..faa72cee 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,11 @@ # BYD-Battery-Emulator-For-Gen24 -This software converts the LEAF CAN into Modbus RTU registers understood by solar inverters that accept the BYD 11kWh HVM battery +This software converts the LEAF CAN into Modbus RTU registers understood by solar inverters that accept the BYD 11kWh HVM battery. This enables a very easy way to use EV batteries for plug'n'play storage solutions. ## Hardware requirements This code fits on the LilyGo ESP32 T-CAN485 devboard , see https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/T-CAN485 + You will also need a Nissan LEAF battery, any model year will do + Finally, you will need a hybrid solar inverter that accepts the BYD battery communication standard, for example the Fronius Gen24 ## Installation basics