diff --git a/docs/configuration-guide.md b/docs/configuration-guide.md index 054dfb79..76431c29 100644 --- a/docs/configuration-guide.md +++ b/docs/configuration-guide.md @@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing: | switch.predbat_combine_charge_slots | True | As you have just one overnight rate then one slot is fine | | input_number.metric_min_improvement | 0 | Charge less if it's cost neutral | +You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge + ## Cheap night rate, with a good export rate (e.g. Intelligent Octopus with Octopus Outgoing) Follow the instructions from the _Cheap Night rate_ above, but also you will also want to have automatic discharge occurring when the export rates are profitable. @@ -68,6 +70,8 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise | input_number.metric_battery_cycle | ? | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs | | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min | ? | Can be set non-zero if you want to force a minimum charge level | +You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge & Discharge + ## Multiple rates for import and export (e.g. Octopus Flux & Cozy) Follow the instructions from Cheap Night rate above, but also you will want to have automatic discharge when the export rates are profitable. @@ -91,6 +95,8 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise | input_number.metric_battery_cycle | ? | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs | | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min | 0 | Don't use non-zero otherwise all slots will be force charging | +You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge & Discharge + ## Half hourly variable rates (e.g. Octopus Agile) Recommended settings - these must be changed in Home Assistant once Predbat is running: @@ -110,3 +116,5 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise | input_number.metric_min_improvement_discharge | 0.1 | Discharge only if there is a profit | | input_number.metric_battery_cycle | ? | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs | | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min | 0 | Don't use non-zero otherwise all slots will be force charging | + +You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge & Discharge