Increasing grid load to charge battery during off-peak
A further "how do I" question.
As noted previously noted I'm on the Octopus tariff that allows 4 hours low rate, as you can see below. My question is how do I increase the load on the grid in this period so that I get the battery back to 100%, to be used in the day, this rather than the 80% SOC I'm achieving currently.
Any advice greatly welcomed.
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I suspect battery charge current is being constrained. Have a look on the BMS page for charge current on RHS. Then look on battery charge page for grid charge current. If BMS is 80A then you need to look at battery temperature - maybe too low (assume you’re in UK). Not sure which battery you’re on though - 2x5.12kW?
If it’s say 100A & grid charge 80A ( or less) , then you have an option to increase it to 100A, but I’d take guidance from installer as to whether it’s wise to push that hard.
Or just wait for more sun to lift the start SOC to say 30%!