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EMS Strategy Basics

Plant EMS schedules storage and PV assets against tariffs, load, and grid constraints. This guide explains the core concepts.

Core Concepts​

  • TOU scheduling: charge storage during low-price windows and discharge during peak windows
  • Demand control: cap the metered power below a configured threshold to reduce demand charges
  • Backup reserve: keep a minimum state of charge reserved for outage scenarios

Strategy Workflow​

  1. Import tariff tables and confirm billing periods
  2. Define controllable assets and their operating limits
  3. Select a strategy template and set parameters such as peak windows and demand caps
  4. Enable simulation first, review the forecast, then deploy to execution
  5. Track performance on the strategy analytics page

Safety Interlocks​

Strategies never override device-level protections such as BMS limits, PCS ratings, or grid connection requirements. When a conflict occurs, EMS falls back to the safe operating envelope.

Next Steps​