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Using PowerAssist

I would like to know if are there any counter-indications about the way I plan to use PowerAssist.

My main goal is to run washing machine (2000W) + some permanent loads around ~300W. So, in total, on average I would like to run ~2300W during washing machine's program.

I have an inverter Multiplus 24/ 3000 VA, capable of delivering ~2000W, but with temperature derate sometmes I get overload warnings around 1800W or 1900W. I have around 3000W of PV. The idea is to take advantage of sunny days and put the system to work, with priority to solar and getting from GRID that small amount the inverter can't provide. This, without ESS for the moment.


So, I have set on Venus these conditions:

1. If AC load on inverter > 1700W, switch to GRID

2. Maxium AC input from GRID = 3A

3. Disconnect from grid when AC load < 1000W


This will force PowerAssist to work, giving roughly 700W from grid and 1700W (max) from Inverter (Solar/ Battery). During periods of 20 ~30 minutes.

This will save me a lot of € in power bill, while not overloading the Multiplus.

Is this ok? Or am I violating any rule? I don't want to jeopardy the Multi in any way...




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boekel answered ·

This is difficult to get working, mainly because of the time it takes to connect to the grid (the inverter has to synchronize the phase and voltage before it can do this)

so in practice you can have an overload situation before the system connects to grid.

Why do you want to do this? is it not allowed to feed back into grid in your location?

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I already tested it, it works, but there is a noticeable delay before it switches - around 5 seconds. But that's why I've set the threshold at 1700W, this way it shouldn't overload.

In my location I only have trouble if I feedback to grid - no income and I get legal stuff to be involved with. I prefer to use almost as backup of my "near-off grid" system. The origin of my installation had to do with poor service, constant grid failures, electronic devices that suffered from grid spikes and professional need of reliable power when working at home. I invested in the system to be near-independent, but also want to have some return, hence the desire to use grid as low as possible.

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