Hi everyone,
This is a small (800W) bi-directional charger/inverter with 1.5kWh battery that I’m hoping to build at home (i.e. connected to grid).
Can I build this with VIctron components? It’s the bi-directional functionality through a plug that I am finding hard to pin down.
Any advice or direction would be very much appreciated.
Many thanks.
Tom
When you say bi directional and then have pins on a plug that can be live when unplugged, there is a question of safety.
ESS and pretty much any victron inverter can do what you want there, but it is not designed for installations that are not permanently wired in.
Hi LX,
Thanks for that. I would have thought that any “Loss of Mains” would stop any inverter-based current back-flow? If not then it would be operating in Island Mode?
Is it not possible for a plug output to be used on an appropriate Victron product? EasySolar for example?
The “mygrid” device that I was interested in a DIY project is being installed in other EU countries (will near similar G98/99 requirements) successfully as a 800W charger/inverter with 1.5kWh ESS despite being plugged into the wall (although is very expensive with a long payback).
Many thanks for persevering with me! I find this set-up interesting.
Tom
None of the victron systems (currently available) are plug and play for dynamic pricing and bi direction.
There are LOM detection systems built into the victrons and grid codes. It is just stated as being for permanent installs and it simply because there is a risk.
And you are right on small ones the ROI will be not great.