Victron_Feature_Request_Grid_Set_Point_Schedule_Arunr.docx (36.7 KB)
Dear Victron Team,
First of all, I would like to thank you for developing such a robust and flexible energy system.
I have been using the Victron system with Cerbo GX and ESS mode, and I truly admire its capabilities,
especially for solar-battery-grid hybrid systems.
However, I have a practical suggestion that can significantly enhance the user experience,
especially for residential users like me:
Request:
Please add a “Scheduled Grid Set Point” feature in the ESS settings, where users can define different
Grid Set Points based on time (or sunrise/sunset).
Why is this important?
- During the daytime, most users prefer Grid Set Point = 0W for solar priority.
- At night, users want Grid Set Point = 1000W (or adjustable) for grid priority to save battery backup for emergencies.
- Manually changing the Grid Set Point twice daily is inconvenient and prone to being forgotten.
Proposed Feature:
- Schedule Grid Set Point:
- Example: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM - Grid Set Point = 0W (Solar Priority)
- 06:00 PM to 06:00 AM - Grid Set Point = 1000W (Grid Priority)
- Optionally, a “Follow Sunrise/Sunset” mode can be added.
- GUI in Cerbo GX / VRM portal should allow setting this easily.
Benefits:
- Improved battery health and backup availability.
- Enhanced user convenience.
- Makes Victron ESS more competitive and user-friendly for residential applications.
I hope you will seriously consider this request as it will solve a major challenge for thousands of
users globally who rely on Victron systems for home energy management.
Thank you once again for creating such a wonderful system. Looking forward to your positive response.
Best regards,
Arun Rai (Victron Community ID: Arunr)