# Feature Request: Auto / Scheduled Grid Set Point Control in ESS Mode

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/feature-request-auto-scheduled-grid-set-point-control-in-ess-mode/26527>\
**Category:** DIY\
**Tags:** solaredge, cerbo\_gx, vrm, ess, diy\
**Created:** [25 March 2025 13:01 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/feature-request-auto-scheduled-grid-set-point-control-in-ess-mode/26527 "2025-03-25T13:01:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![Arunr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Arunr](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Arunr)\
**Post date:** [25 March 2025 13:01 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/feature-request-auto-scheduled-grid-set-point-control-in-ess-mode/26527/1 "2025-03-25T13:01:57Z")

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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)

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**Author:** ![Diederik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@Diederik](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Diederik)\
**Post date:** [26 March 2025 09:38 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/feature-request-auto-scheduled-grid-set-point-control-in-ess-mode/26527/2 "2025-03-26T09:38:02Z")

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All of this can be done with Node-Red.