This Energy Hack Can Save You 15%, Automatically
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The Hidden Rhythm of Your Electricity Bill
Electricity isn't just a bill. It's a dynamic asset waiting to be optimized.
Electricity prices change like the stock market. Every hour, rates fluctuate—sometimes over 5× higher during peak demand. Homeowners have had to accept these shifts for years, but no longer.
Anker SOLIX X1's Time Slot mode turns volatility into savings, automatically.
How Dynamic Tariffs Affect Your Wallet
Dynamic tariffs mirror the real-time cost of electricity. Here's what drives the changes:
Time of Day: Prices spike when demand surges (e.g., 6–9 PM dinners, winter mornings).
Weather and Renewables: Sunny/windy days flood the grid with cheap (or even negatively priced) energy.
Grid Stress: Heat waves or frozen wind turbines can send prices soaring.
Real-World Example (Germany, 8th June, 2024):
7 AM (Low Demand): €0.037/kWh
3 PM (Sunny): -€0.053/kWh
7 PM (Dinner Peak): €0.040/kWh
Without smart energy storage, these price swings are just background noise. But with the right tools, they become a savings gold mine.
The Green Grid's Best-Kept Secret
Dynamic tariffs aren’t just about savings—they're key to Europe’s clean energy future. Here’s why utilities love them:
The result? A win-win-win: cheaper energy for you, fewer fossil fuels burned, and a more resilient grid.
Set and Forget Your Energy with Time Slot Mode
We understand that there are more important things you'd rather be doing than energy. So, we partnered with Octopus Energy in the UK and Nord Pool in the EU to integrate dynamic tariffs.
We're proud to introduce Time Slot mode on Anker SOLIX X1, which automates your energy for you, so you save the maximum amount. It's like your own personal stock trader for electricity.
How It Works
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At night, prices are predicted for the next day.
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Your battery charges when prices hit the lowest rate, often around midnight.
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During peak pricing, power your home or sell energy back to the grid, typically in the evening.
Example
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System: 8kW solar panels + Anker SOLIX X1 (15kWh)
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Strategy: Charge your battery at midnight (€0.05/kWh), then use stored energy in the evening (avoiding €0.35/kWh grid tariffs).
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Result: Compared to fixed prices in Self-Consumption mode, dynamic pricing and time slots save 15% more on electricity bills.
How to Get Started
Unlocking these savings is simpler than you think:
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Connect your X1 to a dynamic tariff provider (like Octopus Energy or Nord Pool).
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Enable Time Slot mode in the Anker app (one-time setup).
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Let time slots work while you focus on other priorities.
Curious how much you could save?
Take Control of Your Energy
The energy transition isn't coming—it's already here. Take advantage of the opportunity with Anker SOLIX X1:
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Turn price swings into predictable savings.
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Get paid to support renewable energy.
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Future-proof your home against rising bills.
You don't need to just consume energy. Now, you can command it. Take full control and start saving today.
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