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Feature request : Generator start prediction according to weather forecast ?

As we see on VRM more and more the forecasting of solar and consumption, so why not predict when to start and stop the generator ?


Assume you have an automatic generator start condition set according to SOC. When SOC is lower than %20 the generator should start. That's fine , however what happens, when the generator was started just as the sun started rising ? In this case a clever forecasting algortihm could stop the generator earlier than usual and save a lot of fuel ?


Is this already possible ? If not, how nice such feature would be :)



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atebee answered ·

I use the quiet hours configuration to prevent the generator doing a full recharge until late in the afternoon if the lower SoC limit is reached.

Not the intended use of quiet hours and rudimentary but it makes sure what solar is available during the day can be utilised.

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Thanks , I will try that out, setting quiet hours between 07.00-14:00
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