diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 5d381cc..3a58ee8 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -160,3 +160,4 @@ cython_debug/
 #  option (not recommended) you can uncomment the following to ignore the entire idea folder.
 #.idea/
 
+config.py
diff --git a/config.py.example b/config.py.example
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d693b40
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config.py.example
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+# Inverter Configuration
+# Replace with your actual Inverter IP and Serial Number
+INVERTER_IP = "192.168.1.X"
+INVERTER_SERIAL = 1234567890
+INVERTER_PORT = 8899
+INVERTER_SLAVE_ID = 1