{"id":54855,"date":"2026-02-27T14:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T04:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/?page_id=54855"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:45:13","slug":"solax-battery-export-scheduling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/batteries-with-flow-power\/solax-battery-export-scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"Solax battery export scheduling"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"parent":40353,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-54855","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"page_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"

SOLAX BATTERY SCHEDULING<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n
<\/h6>\r\n
Lock in a peak export rate and save at other times by charging your battery when wholesale prices are low.<\/h6>\r\n ","column_two":"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/W_A5uXbUEws","inset":false,"background_colour":"grey"},{"acf_fc_layout":"breadcrumbs","background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"h2","content":"

Solax solar battery scheduling & setup<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThis guide explains how to configure your <\/span>SolaX hybrid inverter and Triple Power battery<\/b> to discharge between <\/span>5:30pm and 9:30pm<\/b> using <\/span>Time of Use (TOU) mode<\/b> in the SolaX Cloud app.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis setup is required if you\u2019re participating in <\/span>Flow Power\u2019s Happy Hour program<\/b>.<\/span>","image":54956,"crop_image":true,"inset_image":true,"centre":false,"reverse":false,"darken_blend_mode":false,"video":false,"video_url":"","autoplay":false,"loop":false,"hide_controls":false,"lottie_json":false,"json_code":"","hide_inserted_media_on_mobile":false,"show_app_store_buttons":false,"background_colour":"blue"},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"

How to setup your battery<\/h2>","column_two":"","inset":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_rows","rows":[{"left_content":"

Step 1\r\nConfirm your inverter & app access<\/h4>","right_content":"This guide applies to:\r\n
    \r\n \t
  • SolaX X1 Hybrid G4<\/li>\r\n \t
  • SolaX X3 Hybrid G4<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Paired with SolaX Triple Power batteries<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Using the SolaX Cloud App (iOS\/Android) or web portal<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nEnsure:\r\n
      \r\n \t
    • Your inverter is online<\/li>\r\n \t
    • You have owner-level login access<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Your battery shows available capacity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"left_content":"

      Step 2:<\/h4>\r\n

      Set work mode to Time of Use<\/h4>","right_content":"
        \r\n \t
      • Open SolaX Cloud<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Select your inverter<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Go to Settings<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Navigate to Work Mode<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Select Time of Use (TOU)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhy TOU?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTOU mode allows you to schedule specific discharge periods.\r\n\r\nIf your inverter is set to Self Use, it will prioritise home consumption and may not export during the Happy Hour window.<\/em>"},{"left_content":"

        Step 3:<\/h4>\r\n

        Create the 5:30pm\u20139:30pm discharge window<\/h4>","right_content":"
          \r\n \t
        • In TOU mode, locate the d<\/strong><\/span>ischarge schedule<\/b>\r\n<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
        • Add a new time period:<\/span>\r\n
            \r\n \t
          • Start:<\/b> 17:30<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          • End:<\/b> 21:30<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Set this period as d<\/strong><\/span>ischarge<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
          • Save settings<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis instructs the battery to discharge during the Battery Happy Hour window.<\/span>"},{"left_content":"

            Step 4:<\/h4>\r\n

            Set minimum state of charge (Min SOC)<\/h4>","right_content":"To ensure available energy:<\/span>\r\n
              \r\n \t
            • Navigate to <\/span>Battery Settings<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
            • Locate <\/span>Min SOC<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
            • Set to <\/span>10\u201320%<\/b> (typical recommendation)<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf Min SOC is set too high (e.g. 40\u201350%), your battery may stop discharging early.<\/span><\/em>"},{"left_content":"

              Step 5:<\/h4>\r\n

              Confirm export settings<\/h4>","right_content":"Even if your battery discharges, export may be blocked if:<\/span>\r\n
                \r\n \t
              • Export Control is disabled<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              • Export limit is set to 0 kW<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              • DNSP export cap is lower than inverter output<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              • Installer has locked export permissions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nCheck:<\/span>\r\n
                  \r\n \t
                • Go to <\/span>Advanced Settings<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
                • Confirm <\/span>Export Control = Enabled<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
                • Confirm export limit matches your DNSP approval (commonly 5 kW single phase, varies by region)<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf these settings are locked, contact your installer.<\/span>"},{"left_content":"

                  Step 6:\r\nVerify during Happy Hour<\/h4>","right_content":"Between 5:30pm\u20139:30pm:\r\n
                    \r\n \t
                  • Check app dashboard<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLook for-\r\n
                      \r\n \t
                    • Battery discharging<\/li>\r\n \t
                    • Grid export shown as negative grid consumption<\/li>\r\n \t
                    • Export power > 0 kW<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf battery is discharging but grid export is 0:\r\n
                        \r\n \t
                      • Your home load is absorbing all energy<\/li>\r\n \t
                      • Or export is restricted<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"}],"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"h2","content":"

                        Why choose Flow Home?<\/h3>\r\n \r\n
                          \r\n \t
                        • Keep full control of your solar and battery and earn a 30-35c\/kWh feed-in rate between 5:30-9:30pm, every day.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                        • Our dynamic pricing rewards you for using energy when it's cheaper and more renewable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                        • Your home's energy use is matched with 100% GreenPower from one of our renewable projects in your state.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                        • Better manage their energy use with the help of smart insights via the Flow Power app.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[button text='Get started' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/flow-home\/' type='new']","image":44695,"crop_image":true,"inset_image":false,"centre":false,"reverse":false,"darken_blend_mode":false,"video":false,"video_url":"","autoplay":false,"loop":false,"hide_controls":false,"lottie_json":false,"json_code":"","hide_inserted_media_on_mobile":false,"show_app_store_buttons":false,"background_colour":"grey"},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"

                          Do I control my own exports?<\/h3>\r\nYes. You keep full control of your solar and battery system at all times.\r\n\r\nFlow Home doesn\u2019t remotely control your inverter or battery. Instead, we give you price signals and a clear Happy Hour window, and you decide how to respond.\r\n\r\nIf you have a battery or smart inverter, you (or your installer) can set it up so you charge when energy is cheaper and export more during Happy Hour, but all those settings remain in your hands.","column_two":"","inset":true,"background_colour":"dark-blue"},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"

                          Don't have a battery?<\/h3>\r\nCompare quotes from your local pre-vetted installers with Solar Choice.\r\n\r\n[button text='Learn more' link='https:\/\/compare.solarchoice.net.au\/flowpower\/' type='new']","column_two":"","inset":true,"background_colour":"blue"},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"faq_cta","heading":"

                          Got more questions? we\u2019re here to help<\/em><\/h2>","content":"SolaX Power Australia technical support<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPhone : <\/span>1300 476 529<\/b>\r\n\r\nEmail: service@solaxpower.com.au\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nAustralian office address: 21 Nicholas Dr, Dandenong South VIC 3175<\/strong><\/span>","buttons":null,"show_arrow":false,"centered":false,"background_colour":"mint"}],"summary":"Lock in a peak export rate of 30 - 35c\/kWh between 5:30-9:30pm local time, and save up to 8.7c\/kWh at other times by charging your battery when wholesale prices are low.","show_ci_banner":false,"hide_headermenu":false},"yoast_head":"\nSolax battery export scheduling - Flow Power<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Set up SolaX battery export scheduling with Flow Power. 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