u/FamiliarDirection563

Bill just came in.

As the title suggests, if I export 223kWh and get 2c, why am I bothering?

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TL;DR - knowing that our battery will fill up from 1100hrs, I want to sell what we produce until then, but only while there is > 20% in the battery

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This morning is pretty typical in SE Qld this time of the year. Bright clear skies, loads of solar going into battery which was about 40% full when we woke up. Nothing being exported.

We are with globird so get 3 hours free energy from 1100hrs during which the battery always fills up.

Without spending money on something like a Pi for Home Assistant, is it possible to set the system to something like "if there is more than 20% in the battery at 0800hrs export any solar produced, but do not export from the battery"?

I realise the FIT isn't huge, but a steady dribble is better than nothing.

[SOLVED] Thanks to u/PurePin3232, here is the solution

>Have a look at time based control under System Setting > Energy Management Setting. Can be achieved through setting a period of discharge. With the “Discharge cut-off of Soc from bat to grid” as 20%.
That way it will only discharge if the battery is above 20%

Like the title says...and I hope it starts a tsunami of refund requests and also some legal nudge.

I joined on the basis that carry on was included in the price. Unless the "pay to join frequent flyer programme" offers the same benefit, then I deserve a refund.

IANAL but I suspect consumer law might back me up.

Or am I delusional?

FWIW, it isn't about the money, there simply a level to which I will not stoop.

We installed a 16kW sigenergy battery last month and just ended our first full month with globird.

Just got an email "your latest bill is ready".

I knew we had hit the zerohero every day and hadn't paid for anything from the grid, so I was very keen to see...

Opened the app: $1.79 !!!   I let out a "how great is this" yell.

Then I noticed

CREDIT $1.79

w00t!

Prior to that we were with Amber...would have had a $25 monthly fee (liable to increase over time) had we not switched.

[UPDATE] I hadn't really looked at the bill, getting a Qld govt rebate of about $30 helped :P

Just received my APC40MkII. You would think that Amazon would wrap it in neutral paper rather than ship it in the original box so that when it is left on the doorstep it is a less tempting target...but no.

Avenue comes with a native mapping included. Do people find it is good enough or is it worth the considerable effort to do my own mapping?

One consideration is that if I am ever on someone else's unit, and we both have custom mapping, then confusion is sure to reign.

On the other hand, the native mapping may be ideal.

Opinions are as valuable as facts 😉

First month with a new sigenergy 16kW battery on old solar array and couldn't be happier, have paid for 0 kWh so far.

Well, I could be happier. We get 3 hours of grid energy for free 1100 - 1400. Generally our battery is around 40% charged in the morning as the sun hits the panels. So why not sell that to the grid?

Is it possible to set to sigenergy app to say "if the battery is over 30% at 0900, discharge until 1100 unless it drops to 10%"

I suspect I could do this with home assistant, but I want to keep the setup relatively simple.

G'day all, my Dutch wife and I are going to be in the Netherlands during September. We go to raves and festivals often and are wanting to do something special while there.

We won't have any of our usual camping gear so I suspect a one day event will be best.

What about an amazing club in Amsterdam? Berlin? (Where I am lobbying to visit, just for the club experience 😀)

I've done a bit of research and haven't turned up anything yet. Maybe locals or someone in the know can help - any suggestions would be really appreciated.

The title says it all really. I'm referring mostly to WhatsApp but also Messenger. Are chats really private?

Get out and enjoy some live music or soon there won't be any. Mo's Desert Clubhouse (mentioned in the article) is my local venue...it is also my favourite.

I have TouchOSC and before I buy an APC 40 I am wondering if anyone has weighed up the pros and cons of each.

If there isn't a template for TouchOSC I know there is a lot of work creating one. But it is cheaper than the hardware.

But the hardware is likely more robust than TouchOSC.

Your thoughts and experiences?

[Edit] damn I wish the title could be edited...