Battery Balancing - Tests the periodic battery balancing feature over 16 days with balancing occurring once.
Analysis: What Does This Simulation Prove?
What this proves: LiFePO4 and lithium batteries benefit from occasional full charges to
balance cell voltages - typically every 2 weeks. This 16-day simulation shows peak shaving during normal operation,
with the battery balancing feature charging to 100% SOC during off-peak night hours (00:00-06:00) when conditions
are met. The system only triggers balancing when SOC reaches the threshold (>95%) naturally through overnight
charging. This maintains battery health while still achieving significant peak reduction. Watch how the battery
cycles daily for peak shaving, with the occasional full charge for cell balancing.
Without Battery
3.5 kW
Unmanaged peak average
With Battery
3.1 kW
Battery-assisted peak average
Reduction
-11%
0.4 kW saved
Monthly Cost Impact: Based on typical Swedish effekttariff rates (~50 SEK/kW/month),
this 0.4 kW reduction saves approximately
19 SEK/month on the power tariff portion of your grid fee.
Battery Contribution: The battery discharged during 96 peak hours
with an average discharge rate of 1.3 kW to shave consumption peaks.
| Metric |
Without Battery |
With Battery |
Savings |
| Peak Average |
3.5 kW |
3.1 kW |
-11% |
| Highest Peak |
3.50 kW |
3.13 kW |
-11% |
| Est. Monthly Cost* |
175 SEK |
155 SEK |
-19 SEK |
*Estimated using typical Swedish effekttariff rate of ~50 SEK/kW/month. Actual rates vary by provider.