> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.voltmasters.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms.md).

# Control algorithms

- [Cost optimization](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/cost-optimization.md): Voltmasters' price-based control algorithm: plan the battery around dynamic energy prices to minimize cost.
- [Battery schedule](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/cost-optimization/battery-schedule.md): The plan the EMS makes for the battery under the cost-optimization strategy, when no external signal is active.
- [Selling energy to the grid](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/cost-optimization/selling-energy-to-the-grid.md): Discharging the battery to the grid to sell stored energy when the injection price is high, an optional extension of cost optimization.
- [Self-supply](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/self-supply.md): Maximize self-consumption: store surplus PV and discharge it to cover the load, keeping grid exchange close to zero.
- [Grid power target](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/grid-power-target.md): Balance the connection to a small standing import instead of to zero, so an external device that curtails production releases the energy it was holding back.
- [Peak shaving reserve](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/peak-shaving-reserve.md): Reserve part of the battery to keep grid import under its limit — shave load peaks that would otherwise exceed the connection or transformer capacity.
- [EV charging](https://docs.voltmasters.io/control-algorithms/ev-charging.md): How the EMS shares power between your EV chargers, the grid connection and the battery, always giving the cars priority.


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