Time Plan Setup

In the Self-consumption mode, you can set battery charging/discharging plans to optimize the energy usage and management. With properly set battery charging/discharging periods, the system maximizes the use of PV output during peak hours and reduces the energy purchased from the grid during off-peak hours, thus lowering the electricity costs. When the time plan is customized, the battery does not charge or discharge outside the defined charging/discharging periods.

Allow Discharging

The battery is allowed to discharge to supply the loads in the specified time period. The default time period is all day (0 – 24h).

Forced Charging

In the specified time period, charge the battery at its maximum allowable power until reaching the preset target SOC.

Note: Battery discharging and charging periods can overlap. If a time period allows both battery discharging and forced charging, forced charging will be prioritized.

Procedure

  1. Turn on Custom time period.
  2. Select months for the current time period. You can set different time periods based on seasonal energy demand patterns.

  3. Select the cycling mode of the battery charging/discharging plan.

    You can apply the charging/discharging plan to every day, or set different charging/discharging plans for weekdays and weekends. The plan cycles every day by default.
    • Every day: The set charging/discharging plan applies to all days. This option is ideal for scenarios where the daily energy demand is relatively consistent.
    • Weekdays & weekends: Set different charging/discharging plans for weekdays and weekends.
  4. Click a time period in the Discharge time bar to add a new discharging period (1 hour by default). Then, drag the left or right border of the bar to adjust the duration.

  5. Click a time period in the Charge time bar to add a new charging period (1 hour by default). Then, drag the left or right border of the bar to adjust the duration.

    Click an added time period and choose Set target SOC to set a charging target.

  6. To add time periods, click Add to the right of the default time plan.
    Note: To delete a time plan or modify its name, select it and click .