Under “Default working mode of the ” choose for each type of device which type of control mode you want to use.

Below is a brief description of the available control modes.

For more information, refer to the document “Steering modes of the ”.

STORAGE DEVICES (BATTERY SYSTEMS)

Don't control: No active control by the . (Note that this can be overwritten by an external signal).
Self-consumption optimalization: Charging when there is excess solar power, and discharging when energy is taken from the grid.
Cost optimalization: Charge with the least expensive possible energy, and cover consumption at the most expensive times. You can optionally allow energy trading.
Peak shaving only: Discharge at times of peak consumption from the grid, and charge at off-peak times. You can set your own threshold values for this.
Exclusive control through external API: Only charge and discharge according to external control signals.

PRODUCTION DEVICES

Don't control: No active control by the . (Note that this can be overwritten by an external signal).

Cost optimalization: PV production is turned off at negative purchase prices (you are then paid to consume), and limited to your energy consumption at negative sales prices (you pay to inject your surplus). At other times, PV production is limited to allowable feed-in power.
Feed in restriction till allowed grid export power: Limit PV production to the allowed grid export power.
Exclusive control via external API: Only limit PV production according to external control signals.

EVs (ELECTRIC VEHICLES)

Don't control: No active control by the . (Note that this can be overwritten by an external signal).

HEAT PUMPS, BOILERS AND ON/OFF LOADS

Don't control: No active control by the . (Note that this can be overwritten by an external signal).

Self-consumption optimalization: Prefer consumption when there is surplus solar energy.

Cost optimalization: Prefer consumption with the least expensive possible energy.

Peak shaving only: Limit consumption when grid power exceeds a threshold.
Always powered on: Always on unless overridden by an external control signal.
Always powered off: Always off, unless overridden by an external control signal.

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