Change your battery's settings

FoxESS · FoxCloud 2.0

1. Work mode: self-usePlant (bottom bar) → Work Mode → Self-useManual, page 30 →
2. Backup reserve (minimum charge)Quick Settings → System Min. SOCFoxESS calls the backup reserve "System Min. SOC": the battery stops discharging at this level while the grid is on.Manual, page 23 →
3. Charge from the grid in the cheap periodPlant → Work Mode → Mode Scheduler → Add a Schedule → Mode: Force Charge → start and end time → target SOC → Confirm → SaveForce Charge with a target SOC needs recent firmware (H3 Smart: master 1.46 / manager 1.28; H1-G2: manager 1.73; KH: manager 1.64 / master 1.68). If it isn't offered, ask your installer to update the firmware.Manual, page 32 →
4. Keep the battery free for the evening peakMode SchedulerMake sure no Mode Scheduler period covers the evening peak, so the battery runs in Self-use then.Maker's guide →
5. Stop discharging in the cheap period (optional)Mode Scheduler → Add a Schedule → Mode: BackupFoxESS has no separate "don't discharge" switch. A Backup period stops discharging until the battery reaches its backup level; check with your installer that this suits your model.Maker's guide →

Source: FoxCloud App 2.0 User Manual (FoxESS Australia) · FoxCloud mode selection guide (FoxESS Australia, July 2026) · Schedule charging and discharging, by brand (GloBird Energy). Checked 31 Oct 2026.

Sungrow · iSolarCloud

1. Work mode: self-useDevice → your Energy Storage System → Settings → Energy Management → Self-consumptionMaker's guide →
2. Backup reserve (minimum charge)Device → Energy Storage System → Settings → Power Control → Reserved battery SOC for off-gridTurn on the backup option first, then enter the percentage to keep. The app asks you to confirm twice.Maker's guide →
3. Charge from the grid in the cheap periodDevice → Energy Storage System → Settings → Energy Management Parameters → Forced Charging: on → Forced Charging Valid Day → Forced Charging Start Time 1 / End Time 1 → Forced Charging Target SOC 1(%) → ApplyThere's a second period (Start Time 2) if you need one. Newer app versions use a "Custom time period" timeline instead: tap the charge bar and choose "Set target SOC".Maker's guide →
4. Keep the battery free for the evening peakEnergy Management ParametersCheck neither forced-charging period runs into the evening peak.Maker's guide →
5. Stop discharging in the cheap period (optional)Energy Management → Custom time periodOn app versions with the time plan, leave the cheap overnight window without a discharge period. Older versions can't stop discharging by time.Maker's guide →

Source: Sungrow iSolarCloud energy management (Sungrow support) · Time plan setup (Sungrow support) · Charge a Sungrow battery from the grid (Lightforce guide). Checked 31 Oct 2026.

GoodWe · SEMS Portal

Some GoodWe systems only let the installer change the working mode. If "configure" isn't there, ask your installer.

1. Work mode: self-useDashboard: devices on site icon → Configure (agree to the conditions) → Working mode → General / Self-use modeSome app versions call this "Inverter Control" (or "Device Parameters") → "Work Mode" instead.Maker's guide →
2. Backup reserve (minimum charge)Configure → Working mode → DOD on-grid settingGoodWe sets how deep the battery may discharge (DOD), not a reserve. For a 20% reserve set DOD on-grid to 80%. Keep "DOD off-grid" higher so there's charge for a blackout.Maker's guide →
3. Charge from the grid in the cheap periodConfigure → Working mode → Eco mode → Add time period → Charge, to the target SOC → Repeat: daily → Save, then switch the schedule onMaker's guide →
4. Keep the battery free for the evening peakWorking modeMake sure no Eco mode period covers the evening peak.Maker's guide →

Source: How to use your GoodWe SEMS Portal (Lightforce guide) · GoodWe battery scheduling (Flow Power guide). Checked 31 Oct 2026.

Tesla · the Tesla app

1. Work mode: self-useSettings → Powerwall → Operational Mode → Self-PoweredIf your plan has cheap overnight power, "Savings" (Time-Based Control) does steps 3–5 for you once your rate plan is entered.Maker's guide →
2. Backup reserve (minimum charge)Settings → Powerwall → Backup Reserve slider0% to 80%. "Max Backup" raises it to 100% for up to 72 hours before a storm.Maker's guide →
3. Charge from the grid in the cheap periodSettings → Powerwall → Operational Mode: Time-Based Control ("Savings") → Utility Rate Plan → Start Over or Edit → enter the peak and off-peak times and prices → SavePowerwall decides how much to charge from the grid off-peak; it can't be given a target percentage. Grid charging may need to be allowed under Advanced Settings.Maker's guide →
4. Keep the battery free for the evening peakUtility Rate PlanEnter the evening peak exactly as your plan has it, so Powerwall saves its charge for then.Maker's guide →

Source: Powerwall: Backup Reserve (Tesla support) · Powerwall: Time-Based Control / Savings (Tesla support) · Powerwall modes with solar (Tesla Australia) · Schedule charging and discharging, by brand (GloBird Energy). Checked 31 Oct 2026.

AlphaESS · AlphaCloud

1. Work mode: self-useSystem → Settings (top-right icon) → Charging/Discharging SettingsAlphaESS runs in self-use by default; there's no separate work-mode switch for most models.Maker's guide →
2. Backup reserve (minimum charge)Settings → Charging/Discharging Settings → discharge stop SOCKeep it around 10–20% so the battery doesn't stop early in the evening.Maker's guide →
3. Charge from the grid in the cheap periodSettings → Charging/Discharging Settings → Charge Batteries from the Grid: on → charging period → charge stop SOCMaker's guide →
4. Keep the battery free for the evening peakCharging/Discharging SettingsMake sure the charging period doesn't overlap the evening peak.Maker's guide →
5. Stop discharging in the cheap period (optional)Settings → Charging/Discharging Settings → Battery Discharge Time Control: on → set the discharge period to the eveningWith discharge time control on, the battery only discharges in the periods you set.Maker's guide →

Source: AlphaESS app: Function Settings (AlphaESS documentation) · AlphaESS battery scheduling (Flow Power guide). Checked 31 Oct 2026.

Sigenergy · mySigen

1. Work mode: self-useHome → ModeOr Setting → Operational Mode. Choose Self-Consumption Mode. "Sigen AI Mode" learns your use and prices and makes its own choices instead.Manual, page 12 →
2. Backup reserve (minimum charge)Setting → Backup ReserveNeeds a Sigen Gateway. While the grid is on, the battery stops discharging at this level.Manual, page 16 →
3. Charge from the grid in the cheap periodHome → Current Mode → Time-based Control → Schedule → Edit → add a Charge period → SaveTime-based Control is in newer app versions than the manual. Outside the periods you add, the battery runs in self-consumption. If you can't find it, ask your installer or use Sigen AI Mode.Maker's guide →
4. Keep the battery free for the evening peakTime-based Control → ScheduleMake sure no charge period covers the evening peak.Maker's guide →

Source: mySigen App User Manual (Sigenergy, v01) · Sigenergy battery scheduling (Flow Power guide) · Schedule charging and discharging, by brand (GloBird Energy). Checked 31 Oct 2026.