Newbie here researching on the XW Pro and SolArk. I need something to handle variable TOU rates. No solar, no backup needed.
I was almost convinced I should go for the Schneider, when reading other threads on this forum, I learnt that the XW Pro will not charge batteries without hitting the low SOC limit on the batteries.
Here are my requirements:
1) 6 AM to 3 PM, Demand charges for every kw.
a) XP Pro allows using WattNode to monitor usage and cap at a specified limit
2) 3PM to 7PM, higher rates, about 35c per kwh
a) both allow TOU settings.
3) 7PM to 10 PM, Demand charges again.
4) 10 PM to 6 AM, super low rates, need to recharge batteries to 100%
3) Sensitive to noise, my panel in the basement directly below bedrooms. Recharge will happen at night when rates are low.
Other inverters I considered is Victron and EP Cube.
I was almost convinced I should go for the Schneider, when reading other threads on this forum, I learnt that the XW Pro will not charge batteries without hitting the low SOC limit on the batteries.
Here are my requirements:
1) 6 AM to 3 PM, Demand charges for every kw.
a) XP Pro allows using WattNode to monitor usage and cap at a specified limit
2) 3PM to 7PM, higher rates, about 35c per kwh
a) both allow TOU settings.
3) 7PM to 10 PM, Demand charges again.
4) 10 PM to 6 AM, super low rates, need to recharge batteries to 100%
3) Sensitive to noise, my panel in the basement directly below bedrooms. Recharge will happen at night when rates are low.
Other inverters I considered is Victron and EP Cube.