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Export Supply Number???
My smart meter measures export as well as import and the export reading has been assigned its own MPAN. But my export statements not only show this MPAN but also a full supply number. The bottom line of my supply number is my export MPAN but the top line reads: 08 0482 781 Is this normal or a quirk of my export provider,…
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Solar panels - portrait vs landscape orientation
Hi, I'm looking into designs for solar. The more I read / speak with 'experts' the more confused I become. Gemini has been useful, but also gets confused and has to be challenged! Anyhow… It seems that without shading this doesn't matter. Your choice might be down to which orientation allows you to get the number of panels…
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EV Discussion thread
As some of you will be aware Martyn1981 has clarified the purpose of the BEV news thread he started - “the intention for this thread was to enjoy the transport revolution and share BEV news. That might even be described as a 'cheerleading thread' I suppose, and I'm not sure why that would be wrong on a Green & Ethical…
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How to get the best SEG tariff
Hi everyone We've just published a new guide on How to get the best Smart Export Guarantee rates and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. Thanks for your help, MSE Clare
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Growatt Battery Setting Help
Hi all. Now that the days are starting to get longer, although not long enough yet, I'm looking for some advice in regards to the battery settings on a Growatt. Since the Solar and battery has been installed, I've been charging the battery using a cheap overnight tarrif (Intelligent Octopus) and then discharging the…
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Not sure how to progress or to ask correctly. Quotes for solar and(or not) battery
We used a tool on this site (not forum) to get some quotes in. On line with a phone call. Also tried our supplier. Quotes come in and vary too much and some pricy but after reading a few threads here, realise we need the local installer and a visit for on site survey. Probably forget those quotes out of hand. And when I…
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How long did it take for your solar export tariff to be set up?
More of a nosey question to be honest: How long did it take for your solar export tariff to be set up after your system was installed? Had mine installed April 21st, and only just got an email from octopus that it's set up for export, I've lost over 1000kwh of export 😢 reading the meter today. Anyone had any luck asking…
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Updating Sofar ME3000SP AC-Coupled inverter FIRMWARE/SOFTWARE.
Just putting this here for anyone Googling for this info. It's straightforward, provided you do things by the letter. I didn't, hence this post… First, if you have one of these inverters, join the Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477195449252168 The Firmware:…
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Connection of a replacement battery to a Solax X-Hybrid inverter
Following on from my earlier thread (below), Solax have sent me a new battery to replace the one that's subject to a recall. I have a Solax X-Hybrid inverter SK-SU3700E. This has two power wires (red and black) and a data cable going to the battery pack. The new pack looks very similar, so I can see where the wires would…
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EV Charging losses and Vampire drain.
This topic was touched on in a recent exchange on the BEV thread but I felt it would be worthwhile having a separate thread as other issues were overshadowing it. When I first got an EV I didn’t have a wall charger and just used a granny plug (230v, 2.3kW I think) and never took much notice of charging cost. I would just…
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Telsa vs Sigenergy
Hi, Pros and cons of Tesla PW3 vs Signergy 2 x 10 batteries with an 8kw inverter please? Average 18kwh per day, 6700kwh per year. Lots of aircon and computers/monitors used for a couple that work from home all day. 19 Aiko 515w panels, but 10 of those are North facing so half as efficient as the 9 on the South roof. Thanks!
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Green & Ethical Investment News and Suggestions
This is a subject that crops up occasionally on multiple threads, so I thought it might be useful to have a thread where we can share both news and also investment ideas that we find. I've noticed that many schemes are as financially attractive as other general investments, so there's no penalty in targeting your monies…
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So far, a few issues. (Gettit?) Cough - Sofar ME3000 SP
Ok, all set up. Followed the correct starting up protocol - no PV, battery connected, power on. Into settings. It seems to be going ok, but I do have an ID57 fault as my battery is currently at -21oC. I didn't connect the COM cable when I first set it up, as I didn't know if it was compatible, but I have since tried it…
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Solar panels - portrait vs landscape orientation
Hi, I'm looking into designs for solar. The more I read / speak with 'experts' the more confused I become. Gemini has been useful, but also gets confused and has to e challenged! Anyhow… It seems that without shading this doesn't matter. Your choice might be down to which orientation allows you to get the number of panels…
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Solar panel quote
This discussion was created from comments split from: Solar panel quote comparison.
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Intelligent Octopus FLUX - A new tariff offering Import/Export parity (with a catch)!
https://octopus.energy/intelligent-octopus-flux/ Finally, we have achieved the equivalent of net metering in the US - IOF is the first tariff to use software to deliver tariff parity. GivEnergy batteries only for now. Rumour is, like GivEnergy, only batteries from brands with UK based R&D/ support functions will be…
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Plug in solar question
yes I know it’s not legal yet but it’s still a query. Say you have a solar panel in your garden, this is plugged into an inverter which is plugged into the home via a socket. Let’s again say that the panel is in total sunshine all day and creates 500 w of solar energy which shows on the inverter. So in the house u put…
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Your FIT payments have been suspended
it’s been over 12 months since we sent a fit to British Gas, last year I was in hospital so lots of other things in my mind. Anyway today I went in the web page and it’s saying our account in inactive or suspended. I have emailed the. But so no response. 🤔
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Is Solar worth it for me?
Hello all. I am considering having a Solar PV system with battery storage installed in my home. I had one in my previous house which was installed in 2012 when FIT was just taking off and it was financially worthwhile. I now live alone in a 1 bedroom bungalow and my elecricity usage is 1115 kWh per year which I think is…
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Givenergy woes
I seem to have never ending problems with Givenergy. Waited for their battery for 5 months and was very happy when it was installed. Unfortunately this lasted for a very short time (Installed on 25th May and dead on 8th June) AC coupled inverter 2* 8.2KWh batter Roughly 10 days ago, I was checking the EPS (backup power…
