The challenges can last up to seven hours and are carried out in three phases, depending on the type of devices included, at the following times:
Thermostats
- Morning challenge: an optional preheating phase from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., a reduction phase from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and a recovery phase from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Evening challenge: an optional preheating phase from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., a reduction phase from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a recovery phase from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Electric water heater controller
- Morning challenge: a reduction phase from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and recovery at 10 a.m.
- Evening challenge: a reduction phase from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and recovery at 9 p.m.
Charging station
- Morning challenge: a reduction phase from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and a recovery phase from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Evening challenge: a reduction phase from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a recovery phase from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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