Wayne,
I've been focused on the new grid charging option, and my app does not show the export options, so I haven't paid much attention. But today the light you spoke about went on, so to speak.
Are you saying that we (pge nem PW and solar) are allowed to export our stored solar production whenever we choose to?
Because of some afternoon shading, almost all of my solar production happens during off peak. The export credit (NEM1) is currently $.24 per kWh. Peak would be $.43 now, and $.56 during summer when I export the most. So exporting that stored solar during peak would get me 70 to 133% more credit!
Holy flashbulb, Battery Man!
That would be hundreds more dollars credit per year for me.
Am I understanding your observations correctly?
I have always assumed that PW's would not discharge to the grid because of a regulatory requirement. Time shifting consumption was the main extra benefit in addition to having power when the grid is down. But time shifting solar export would be big, if allowed and enabled.
Scott