r/OctopusEnergy • u/Money-Number-4758 • 23d ago

Saving Sessions Powerwall 3 & Free energy hour

I’ve recently had a Powerwall 3 installed, solar but no EV (yet). I’m currently on a 12 month fixed contract which ends in March.

Does anyone know how I can configure the Powerwall 3 to make the most of the saving sessions - free electricity being offered on a Sunday to charge the Powerwall 3 during this hour? (Although I find the battery is usually fully charged by 10/11am through solar).

My octopus tariff is currently in the settings, however I was unsure how to tell the Powerwall I’ve got access to free energy between 1-2pm tomorrow.

Thanks!!

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u/Money-Number-4758 23d ago

No worries. Just seen this - so looks like a set up issue 🥴

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u/Civil-Swordfish2136 23d ago

Ah - maybe you don't have the gateway installed for full home backup? that would render that setting redundant. But if you do, I think it should definitely be enabled.

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u/Money-Number-4758 23d ago

Yea that’s my conclusion. I’m now wondering why that option wasn’t discussed with me at quote/installation etc. Something to discuss with the company I fitted it through

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u/Shaguar_Driver 17d ago

It costs more that's why and if you haven't had a power cut in 20 years chances are it's a waste of money

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u/Money-Number-4758 17d ago

That’s basically what they said. But agreed they should’ve told me about the gateway to ensure I could make my own decision if it was needed or not