Handling peak power and long-term degradation

Peak power versus lifetime: finding the balance

Your home battery can deliver high power for short periods, but frequent use of high peaks can accelerate degradation. Leafy Energy helps you strike the right balance.

What is peak power?

• Short moments where you approach the maximum charge or discharge power.
• Examples: combining EV charging with cooking, or using heavy power tools.

Configuring Leafy Energy

• Set a maximum discharge peak if you want to prioritise lifetime.
• Use peak-shaving profiles mainly for peaks that truly matter.

Long-term impact

The degradation view in Leafy Energy shows how many cycles and peak hours your battery has completed. You can simulate what happens if you reduce peak power and see the effect on the lifetime estimate.