Combining sources.
WHAT A HYBRID SYSTEM IS
One that draws from grid, solar and generator as available, with battery storage between them.
WHY IT SUITS THIS ENVIRONMENT
No single source is reliable or cheap enough alone.
WHAT IT ACHIEVES
Solar supplies what it can Grid charges batteries when available The generator runs only when both fall short
WHAT THAT PRODUCES
Substantially reduced generator hours, which is where the saving is.
WHAT THE CONTROLLER DOES
Decides which source to use, by priority and by charge level.
WHAT TO CONFIGURE
The priority order The battery level at which the generator starts The level at which it stops
WHY THOSE SETTINGS MATTER
They determine fuel consumption and battery life.
WHAT A SENSIBLE CONFIGURATION LOOKS LIKE
Solar first Grid second, when present Generator last, started only below a defined charge
WHAT TO AVOID
A generator starting for brief periods repeatedly.
WHY
Frequent starts and short runs damage engines and waste fuel.
WHAT TO SET INSTEAD
A start threshold low enough that runs are substantial.
WHAT TO MONITOR
Generator hours per week.
WHY
It is the measure of whether the system is working.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A period of adjustment before settings are right.
