Device Power Consumption as template to allow dynamic consumption

[jmcollin78]

Discussed in #57

^{Originally posted by 34by151 September 28, 2024}
Been changing over from pv_excess
So far I really like solar_optimizer

Is there a way to set the device power consumption?

In my Devices I have power_max set to the max consumption
It is working as expected
It wont turn on the load unless I solar export > power_max

What I want do is trun the load on when solar export > power consumption

I was tring withot sucess to set power_max to a sensor variable
I think this would do what I want but cant get the "power_max" to accept a sensor value

I thought of changing to a "variable power equipment" but this apears to control the power output once device is activated
What Im looking to do is a "variable power" activation and then "variable power" deactivation