Do solar panels change the best time to use electricity?
Yes. With solar, the cheapest moment to use power is often when you generate it yourself, even if grid prices are not at their absolute low. Grid import prices still matter when you need more than your panels produce.
Dnamiq's current public tools focus on grid day-ahead prices. Full solar-aware optimisation needs location, system size and irradiance forecasts. That is a planned capability, not a hidden feature.
Practical guidance today
Run flexible loads at midday when the sun is strong if you regularly export surplus. On dark winter days, fall back to cheap grid hours overnight.
FAQ
- Does Dnamiq read my inverter?
- Not yet. Recommendations are based on market prices and your stated loads.