{"id":55002,"date":"2026-03-03T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/batteries-with-flow-power\/goodwe-battery-export-scheduling-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:57:46","slug":"sigenergy-battery-export-scheduling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/batteries-with-flow-power\/sigenergy-battery-export-scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"Sigenergy 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-55002","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"page_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"

SIGENERGY 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>","column_two":"","inset":false,"background_colour":"grey"},{"acf_fc_layout":"breadcrumbs","background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"h2","content":"

Sigenergy solar battery scheduling & setup<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThis guide explains how to configure your Sigenergy SigenStor inverter and battery system to discharge between 5:30pm and 9:30pm<\/strong> using Time-based Control mode<\/strong> in the mySigen App.\r\n\r\nThis setup is required if you\u2019re participating in Flow Power\u2019s Happy Hour program.<\/strong>","image":55005,"crop_image":false,"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:<\/span>\r\n
    \r\n \t
  • Sigenergy SigenStor (single-phase or three-phase hybrid inverter)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPaired with Sigenergy battery modules\r\nUsing the mySigen App (iOS\/Android)\r\n\r\nEnsure:<\/span>\r\n
      \r\n \t
    • Your inverter is online and communicating<\/li>\r\n \t
    • You have owner-level login access in the mySigen app<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Your battery shows available state of charge (SOC)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"left_content":"

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

      Set work mode to Time-based Control<\/h4>","right_content":"
        \r\n \t
      • Open the mySigen App<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Select your system<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Go to Energy Management<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Select Time-based Control mode<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhy Time-based Control?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTime-based Control mode allows you to manually set charge and discharge periods.\r\n\r\nIf your system is operating in Self-consumption mode, it will prioritise powering your home and may not discharge during the Battery Happy Hour window."},{"left_content":"

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

        Create the 5:30pm\u20139:30pm discharge window<\/h4>","right_content":"Within Time-based Control mode, locate the Schedule settings.\r\n\r\nAdd a discharge period:<\/span>\r\n
          \r\n \t
        • Start: 17:30<\/li>\r\n \t
        • End: 21:30<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSet this period to Discharge.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave settings.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis instructs the battery to discharge during the Battery Happy Hour window.<\/span>"},{"left_content":"

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

          Set discharge cut-off SOC<\/b><\/h4>","right_content":"To ensure the battery discharges during the scheduled window:\r\n
            \r\n \t
          • Navigate to Battery Parameters or Advanced Settings<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Locate Discharge Cut-off SOC (or similar SOC limit setting)<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Set to a low reserve level appropriate for your needs (commonly 10\u201320%)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf the discharge cut-off SOC is set too high, the battery may stop discharging before 9:30pm.<\/span>"},{"left_content":"

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

            Confirm export power settings<\/h4>","right_content":"Battery discharge does not automatically guarantee grid export. Export may be limited if:\r\n
              \r\n \t
            • Maximum export power is restricted<\/li>\r\n \t
            • Grid export limit is set to 0 kW<\/li>\r\n \t
            • DNSP export cap is lower than inverter output<\/li>\r\n \t
            • Installer-level settings restrict export<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nCheck:<\/span>\r\n
                \r\n \t
              • Navigate to Grid Settings or Export Power Settings<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              • Confirm Maximum power for exporting to grid matches your DNSP approval<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExport limits vary by region and connection agreement (commonly 5 kW single phase, but confirm your approval).\r\nIf export settings are locked or unavailable, contact your installer."},{"left_content":"

                Step 6-\r\nVerify during Happy Hour<\/h4>","right_content":"Between 5:30pm\u20139:30pm:\r\n\r\nOpen the mySigen App dashboard.\r\n\r\nLook for:<\/span>\r\n
                  \r\n \t
                • Battery status showing discharging<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                • Grid power showing export (negative grid consumption)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                • Export power greater than 0 kW<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf battery is discharging but grid export is 0:<\/span>\r\n
                    \r\n \t
                  • Your home load is absorbing all energy<\/li>\r\n \t
                  • Or export is restricted by settings or DNSP limits<\/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":"For technical support in Australia, contact <\/span>Sigenergy Australia<\/b>:\r\nSuite 02, Level 7, 191 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Email: service.au@sigenergy.com<\/strong><\/span>\r\nIf export settings are installer-locked, contact your original solar installer first.","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":"\nSigenergy battery export scheduling - Flow Power<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Optimise Sigenergy battery export scheduling with Flow Power. 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