# ESS is not charging batteries in "Optimized"/"Keep batteries charged" mode

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-is-not-charging-batteries-in-optimized-keep-batteries-charged-mode/22819>\
**Category:** DIY\
**Tags:** 3-phase, em24, ess, diy\
**Created:** [20 February 2025 12:20 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-is-not-charging-batteries-in-optimized-keep-batteries-charged-mode/22819 "2025-02-20T12:20:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![dcsonka86](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6de8d8/32.png) [@dcsonka86](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dcsonka86)\
**Post date:** [20 February 2025 12:20 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-is-not-charging-batteries-in-optimized-keep-batteries-charged-mode/22819/1 "2025-02-20T12:20:01Z")

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Hi,

I have an on-grid system with Victron EM24 3-phase energy meter and the PV excess power is sent to the grid instead of charging the batteries.

 ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/e/c/ecabd0491920bdb6b6996f94a92abdf6af79da94.jpeg)