Setting up Next Energy
Next Energy is not yet fully integrated. Adding the External Signal now will not have any impact on the steering of the controller.
The manual describes the steps to set up Next Energy External Control on the SmartgridOne Controller.
When setting up this integration, permission is granted to Next Energy to control the necessary devices.
Supported Devices
| Device Type | Variants | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Inverters | All | ✅ |
| Storage Devices | ||
| EV Chargers | ❌ |
Prerequisites
1. Add the batteries
Login to the commissioning interface and make sure the devices are added to the SmartgridOne Controller.
2. Check the grid power limits
In the settings, the grid power limits should be set correctly. Click Settings and check the highlighted setting in the image. If necessary, adjust the settings.
3. Find the contract number
Request the contract number from the end customer or Next Energy. This number is necessary to add Next Energy as an external control partner.
If no contract number is available, you can provide your contact information instead. This information will be shared with Next Energy so they can reach out to you to arrange a contract.
Add 'Next Energy - External Control'
In the next page, you have the option to include/exclude devices for remote control. Ensure to mark all checkboxes of devices you'd like to include.
When using multiple batteries, they are aggregated into one (virtual) asset for Next Energy.
'Next Energy' is now set up on the SmartgridOne Controller.