How Kora Works With Batteries
(Charge and Discharge Logic Explained) Smarter Batteries, Longer Runtime Kora manages battery charging and discharging to balance savings, backup readiness, and battery health.
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How Charging Works
Kora charges batteries when:
- Solar production exceeds home usage
- Electricity rates are low (Time-of-Use)
- Backup reserves need to be restored
How Discharging Works
Kora uses battery energy when:
- Utility rates are high
- The grid goes down
- You’ve enabled energy optimization modes
Built-In Safeguards
- Minimum reserve levels are always maintained
- Batteries are protected from over-discharge
- Charge rates are managed to extend battery life
Your Control
You can adjust:
- Backup reserve levels
- PV Self-consumption
- Time-of-Use behavior
- Participation in advanced programs (like VPPs)
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