Hello,

I just found out about TLP - a module to download with apt, which is a good utility for maintaining the laptop battery. You can set a minimum charge value, and a maximum charge value. But it is not sufficient for my use case. My question is - is there any utility I can use to discharge the battery WHILE connected to AC?

The reason behind this is: I want to use the solar power during the day to charge up the battery to 80 or 90% and then discharge the battery in the evening to 15-20%. Afterwards use AC power again. The solar energy during mid-day is cheaper and available in abundance.

On a big level with many computers this could make a good impact on the energy network, or am I wrong?

  • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    That’s the absolute maximum output, a typical laptop uses more like 2-6W while running.

    Plus cycling the battery like that will wear it out faster, and they’re generally only rated for 500 or so cycles.