# ESS system: No grid feed-in possible, and the load isn't being supplied by PV **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** multiplus\_2\_gx, beginner, ess\ **Created:** [2 October 2026 08:56 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450 "2026-10-02T08:56:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kesslerh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@kesslerh](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/kesslerh)\ **Post date:** [2 October 2026 08:56 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450/1 "2026-10-02T08:56:14Z")
Hello everyone My ESS system: 1-phase MultiPlus II GX 48V 4 Victron GEL batteries 1 Victron MPPT 250 | 60 Settings: ESS: DC-coupled feed-in Setpoint -200W Minimum SOC for discharge 50% I can’t get it to feed power into the grid. The MultiPlus regulates to 0. No matter what I set, whether “BatteryLife” or “No BatteryLife”, it supplies the load from the grid, including losses, and only uses the solar power generated to charge the batteries. The battery is currently full. The MPPT switches to minimum. The system was checked by a professional. He can’t find anything wrong either. What can I change to make this work, or does it generally not work with lead-acid batteries? Thanks very much for your help. ---
**Author:** ![Karl-Heinz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ad7895/32.png) [@Karl-Heinz](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Karl-Heinz)\ **Post date:** [2 October 2026 08:59 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450/2 "2026-10-02T08:59:23Z")
What are your ESS settings? ---
**Author:** ![kesslerh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@kesslerh](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/kesslerh)\ **Post date:** [2 October 2026 09:19 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450/3 "2026-10-02T09:19:12Z")
Mode: Optimised with BatteryLife Grid meter: Inverter/charger Multiphase regulation: Single phase Minimum SoC: 50% Active SOC limit: 50% BatteryLife status: Self-consumption Limit inverter power: No Grid setpoint: -200W Grid feed-in: DC-coupled PV surplus feed-in Everything else Off Peak shaving: Only above the minimum SoC Everything else Off Scheduled charging levels: Inactive Current system: ![Anlage](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/7/4/743a2e000e280858d1a973d37eecffc464f47241.gif) Configuration: VE-Config: [MultiPlusII\_GX\_ESSFehlert.vsc](https://community.victronenergy.com/uploads/short-url/ycqLBl7XaFqSPiiuNx0uAGEhK2r.vsc) (6.0 KB) ---
**Author:** ![Karl-Heinz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ad7895/32.png) [@Karl-Heinz](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Karl-Heinz)\ **Post date:** [2 October 2026 09:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450/4 "2026-10-02T09:46:15Z")
Unfortunately, I don’t have a Windows computer to hand right now. Something to read: > **[ESS - Start page \[Victron Energy\]](https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ess:start)** The modes are particularly interesting. If you have the toggle switch set to Charger only (II), as Dognose says, the Multi can only charge! ---
**Author:** ![dognose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/dognose/32/968_2.png) [@dognose](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dognose)\ **Post date:** [2 October 2026 09:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450/5 "2026-10-02T09:46:26Z")
Hi, You need to set the physical switch at the bottom of the MP to “Inverter & Charger” (I). It looks like you have it set to “Charger only” (II). (Then nothing comes out of the Multi.) Bear in mind that when changing the setting, you’ll pass through the “Off” position 😉 ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/b/a/baab8a4ae4fa6db7b4d7823427b7a9a41e46bd96.jpeg) P.S. Pure speculation, but this is the cause of almost 95% of cases where “ESS isn’t discharging”. ---
**Author:** ![kesslerh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@kesslerh](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/kesslerh)\ **Post date:** [2 October 2026 09:53 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ess-system-keine-einspeisung-moglich-und-last-wird-nicht-aus-pv-genommen/63450/6 "2026-10-02T09:53:23Z")
Hello I’ve now restarted VE-Configure 3 to save the configuration. It told me there was a new version available. It also required an update to the ESS Assistant. After that, I loaded everything again and now it works. It’s feeding power into the grid at full capacity. My setpoint of -200 W doesn’t seem to matter at the moment, though. I didn’t have this update, 90.04.248, the day before yesterday. Thanks anyway! The switch was already in the correct position.