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Multiplus Solar and mains preference - battery for standby only

I need some assistance with optimizing my Solar system.

My system is as follow:

1. Multiplus 24V/3000KVA/70Amp

2. Bluesolar 150/80 MPPT

3. 8 x Narada 200aH Batteries (Strings (2x2)+(2x2)

4. 9 x 340 W solar pannels (3 Strings).

My chalenge is how to Ignore Mains (with virtual switch) and use batteries for backup only. Basically prioritizing solar during the day and on Mains at night. Batteries only for our famous loadshedding (I live in South Africa).

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derrick thomas answered ·

Have you looked into ESS? Full disclosure I know nothing about the jurisdictional requirements where you are.

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humanj answered ·

HI Derrick, I am in South Africa we are not allowed to feed back into the Grid. I tried Assistant Hub 1. But the assistants require feedback into grid information. I also don't have a Color controller/GX device.


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