Tesla Resources

The Manufacturer Resource Articles document the most common issues and difficulties when entering a particular manufacturer's equipment into SolarAPP+. If you see an issue that is not documented or needs improvement/ changes. Please reach out to [email protected]



How to enter the Tesla Backup Switch or Gateway 2


Designing Arrays  - 

ISC Amperage Inputs -



R559 Error on SolarAPP+


MODULE ISC(13.66) * 1..25 = 17.075 Exceeds limit of MPPT Input of Tesla Inverter.


Suggestions use smaller wattage module 415- 420 series.


13.58 * 1.25 = 16.975


Or use bonding jumper with larger series string and MPPT Parallel Bonding Jumper


https://help.solar-app.org/article/210-inverter-isc-dc-input-ratings


SolarAPP compares the Isc at a high irradiance factor (125%) in accordance with  [NEC 690.8(A)(1)(a)

This is sometimes in the industry referred to as the high irradiance factor.


Bifacial Panels have an additional Wild Irrandiance factor of 130% applied to them So ISC AMPS * 1.55 = Max allowable output of module compared to inverter input.


Contractor Resources:

Powerwall 3 Datasheet

Tesla Powerwall+ Installation

TESLA MCI (Rapid Shutdown) Installation Manual

MPPT Parallel Bonding Jumper

Tesla MCI 2 SPEC

Tesla One Support


Important Tesla Model #'s

Powerwall 3 1707000-xx-y
Tesla Backup Gateway 1232100-xx-y
Tesla Backup Switch 1624171-xx-y
Powerwall 2 1092170-xx-y or 2012170-xx-y
Powerwall + 1850000-xx-y
3.8kw Inverter 1534000-xx-y
7.68 kW Inverter 1538000-xx-y
11.5 kW Inverter 1707000-xx-y



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