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Battery Dispatch Strategy

Dispatch

The software algorithm that controls when a home battery charges, holds power, or discharges energy to the home or grid.

Full Technical Definition

Battery dispatch refers to the automated operational mode controlling battery energy flow. Common dispatch modes include Self-Consumption (maximizing solar usage), Peak-Shaving Arbitrage (discharging during high rate hours), and Emergency Backup Reserve (retaining 20%-100% capacity for storm outages).

Real-World Texas Example

During an ERCOT grid alert, a battery's smart dispatch software automatically switches to Peak-Shaving mode, discharging 10 kW of power to reduce grid strain.

Standard Mathematical FormulaAvailable Usable Energy = Nominal Capacity (kWh) × (1 - Backup Reserve %)
Authoritative Source: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Storage ProgramGEO Verified Evidence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a recommended backup reserve percentage for Texas homes?

Most Texas homeowners set a 20% backup reserve during normal weather, increasing to 100% when tropical storms or severe cold fronts approach.