Why is the Grid still the primary source?

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denzel asked Oct 16, '19

Good Day,

Im now running ESS. I see the The PV is making power but the Loads are been feed from either Grid or batteries

How can I use the Grid as my last option .

ESS

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Answer 1 · 2019-10-16T13:13:54Z

Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) answered · Oct 16, 2019 at 01:13 PM

try to set the minimum SOC level lower than 100% :)

or even on 'keep batteries charged'

this way you prevent the ESS state 1 / 2

You can read more about ESS here:

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