@dognose @dfaber here’s another example of non-optimal performance caused by the DESS scheduler not projecting the ~400W continuous power draw of the inverters (Friday April 11)
VRM did a good job at projecting PV production and consumption for the day.
When the day started, the system was projecting an ending SOC of ~30-35% (sorry, I forgot the exact number). The DESS schedule showed no grid consumption between 12:00 through 20:00 (peak hours).
Unfortunately, the ~400W inverter power draw contributed to a revised DESS schedule in the afternoon, resulting in grid consumption between 16:00 through 20:00 (half of the peak hour period).
In the screenshots below, taken at the end of day, it can be seen the system reached the min SOC of 20% by 20:00 (due to the revised DESS schedules, impacted by the ~400W power draw of the inverters).
I believe the optimal performance would have been to schedule a short charge at 11:00, prior to the peak period — charging enough to last from 12:00 to 20:00 without gird consumption.
During the spring / summer period, this shouldn’t be a big deal - but during fall / winter, I can see this causing significant issues. Can this be addressed in a future update of the scheduler?
Thanks very much
