Stored Trends in VictronConnect – Analyze historical system data for smarter energy management

|9/09, 2022

Stored Trends in VictronConnect – Analyze historical system data for smarter energy management

How to use the new trend storage feature in VictronConnect and VRM to compare performance over time.

In part three of our blog series on extended features in VRM and VictronConnect, we introduce Stored Trends – a powerful tool for analyzing historical system data and optimizing your energy management.

What are Stored Trends?

You are probably familiar with the trend function in VictronConnect which displays real-time data graphically. Now you can not only follow live data but also store and analyze history over time. This makes it possible to compare performance before and after changes in your installation.

VictronConnect trend graph

What data can you track?

A solar charge controller can, for example, display:

  • Charge current
  • Solar voltage
  • Solar power
  • Battery temperature
  • Battery voltage
  • Battery current
  • Solar current

Example of trend data

The new feature – Trend History

With Stored Trends, you can store data for up to 45 days – and for Smart Battery Sense, a full 180 days. You can zoom in and out with the magnification tool to analyze specific time periods. This is perfect for comparing seasonal variations, battery replacements, or capacity increases.

Trend history in VictronConnect

Why is this important?

Analyzing real performance over time provides you with the basis for smart decisions about future system optimization. You clearly see the effect of changes and can plan for the best efficiency.

Watch our video guide