{"id":59993,"date":"2026-08-25T14:34:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T04:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/?page_id=59993"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:34:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T04:34:50","slug":"alpha-ess-battery-export-scheduling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/batteries-with-flow-power\/alpha-ess-battery-export-scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha ESS 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-59993","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"page_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"

ALPHA ESS 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":"

Alpha ESS solar battery scheduling & setup<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThis guide explains how to set your Alpha ESS system to discharge to the grid between 5:30pm and 9:30pm using the AlphaCloud app (or web portal), so you make the most of Flow Power's Battery Happy Hour.\r\n\r\nThis setup is required if you\u2019re participating in Flow Power\u2019s Battery Happy Hour Electricity Plan.<\/strong>","image":59997,"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":"h2","content":"

Why choose Happy Hour?<\/h3>\r\n \r\n
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  • Keep full control of your solar and battery and earn a 30-35c\/kWh feed-in rate between 5:30-9:30pm, every day.<\/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\/battery-happy-hour\/' 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":"

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

    Step 1 -\r\nConfirm your system and app access<\/h6>","right_content":"You need an Alpha ESS system, for example a SMILE all-in-one or an Alpha ESS hybrid inverter with a compatible battery. Download the AlphaCloud app (iOS or Android) or use the AlphaCloud web portal, and log in with your owner account."},{"left_content":"
    Step 2 -<\/h6>\r\n
    Open your charge and discharge settings<\/h6>","right_content":"In AlphaCloud, go to Settings, then the function (or advanced) settings, and find the grid charging and discharging, or Time of Use, section. This is where you set when the battery charges and discharges."},{"left_content":"
    Step 3 -<\/h6>\r\n
    Set the 5:30pm to 9:30pm discharge window<\/h6>","right_content":"Set a discharge time period from 17:30 to 21:30. This is what pushes the battery to discharge during Happy Hour."},{"left_content":"
    Step 4 -<\/h6>\r\n
    (Optional<\/em>) charge when energy is cheaper<\/h6>","right_content":"If you also want to top the battery up from the grid at cheaper times, set a charging period outside Happy Hour. Keep the charge window clear of 5:30 to 9:30pm."},{"left_content":"
    Step 5-<\/h6>\r\n
    Check your reserved State of Charge<\/h6>","right_content":"Make sure your minimum, or reserved, State of Charge isn't set so high that the battery stops discharging early. Around 10 to 20% leaves enough to discharge through the whole window."},{"left_content":"
    Step 6-\r\nConfirm export is enabled and you're not on a conflicting VPP<\/h6>","right_content":"Make sure export is enabled and within your network's export limit (not zero-export). Some networks restrict battery-to-grid discharge, so check yours allows it. Battery-to-grid export won't work if you're signed up to another VPP that controls your battery."},{"left_content":"
    Step 7-\r\nSave and verify<\/h6>","right_content":"Save your settings. Between 5:30 and 9:30pm, open AlphaCloud - you should see the battery discharging and power exporting to the grid."}],"background_colour":""},{"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 Power doesn\u2019t remotely control your inverter or battery. Instead, we give you price signals and a clear export 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":""}],"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":"\nAlpha ESS battery export scheduling - Flow Power<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Optimise your Alpha ESS battery export scheduling with Flow Power. 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