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denzel asked

Why is the Grid still the primary source?

Good Day,


Im now running ESS. I see the The PV is making power but the Loads are been feed from either Grid or batteries


How can I use the Grid as my last option .

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Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) avatar image
Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·

Hi @Denzel

try to set the minimum SOC level lower than 100% :)

or even on 'keep batteries charged'


this way you prevent the ESS state 1 / 2


You can read more about ESS here:

https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ess:start

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