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New solar and battery install - best Octopus tariff
Just (last week) had a 7.8Kw system installed along with a 13Kw GivEnergy battery. We are quite low usage generally and after battery top up and house use we are probably currently sending 75-80% of our generation to the grid. Battery probably drops 25-30% overnight. With Octopus but not on export tariff yet but can't fit…
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Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Experience
Hi, I'm looking for advice and other people's experiences with the Smart Export Guarantee scheme. We had solar panels fitted in January, and have already given the National Grid over 500kWh of free energy. So far, I've been finding it really hard to get onto SEG. * The best deals are with Octopus. But our installation is…
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Forums oldest solar panels
As per title, Who has the oldest panels? What make, how big, any issues? How are they performing? Anyone had to replace any that have worn out?
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Solar Panels - 6.5 months in
SO, I had a system installed at the end of April (5.2kW of panels, 5kW inverter) and I guess I've been through the peak months now, so here's my feedback/questions for those interested. * On a "good" day, I seem to generate more than 30 kWh. On a "great" day, it's more than 35kWh. I've only had a couple of great days per…
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Would two inverters fight?
I already have solar PV with a 6.5 kWh battery. But I've done a calculation that if I had another big battery, say a Frogstar 15.5 kWh one. then I could save about £400 per year purely by load shifting, charging the battery at night and using the electricity during the day. That might be economically viable. But my…
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Should I go off-grid?
I live in quite a modern house down a road with lots of other houses on the outskirts of town. I believe the house has been supplied with electricity and gas ever since it was built. Until about five years ago, I used ebico to supply my energy. It was great because there was no standing charge. By not heating my house and…
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Solar & Battery Quote - thoughts?
I have had the following Quote from what appears to be a reputable local company. Due to the shape of my roof he has quoted for larger Solar panels to maximise output. 7 x AIKO 625kw panels Sigen 8kwh Battery Sigen Inverter 4kw Total 3848 kw Cost £7460 Payback stated 8 years 7 months Any thoughts on this set up, cost…
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Who's got the biggest (battery)?
Just thought for a laugh (and possibly useful info) we could have a survey on battery sizes and what other kit they are paired with. As it is my thread I will go first. I have a V2G unit and 3 cars that can link to it with battery sizes of 24kwh, 40kwh and 62kwh although useable is probably about 12kwh, 30kwh and 48kwh due…
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Text from Insurance company to rate call handler that costs me money?
I recently made a change to my car insurance. The next day I got an sms from that company asking me to rate the call handler over four questions. Each time I answered a question I got a message from my phone saying I was going to be charged to send the text. The call handler was indeed very helpful and sorted out a stupid…
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Are some solar panel Brands better than others? Sharp?
Says it all in the title. Also if getting a quote what questions should I ask?
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Solar panels on just an east facing roof?
I've been thinking about getting solar panels for a while, however our main roof has a dormer on the west side, and velux on the east. Therefore I thought about having 5 or so panels on the south facing extension. I've had someone come to quote and, as our south facing roof is split and the opp end of the house to the…
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Octopus FIT payments
I didn't get my email asking for my generation reading, so I used an old email which directed me to the correct place to submit my reading. Normally I hear back within a week just what I will get. This time absolutely nothing. I emailed Octopus, but have not had an acknowledgement. Total silence. Anybody else having…
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Solar energy - Feed-in Tariff payment delays - your experiences?
Most people who've installed solar panels in the last 18 months or so will be claiming Feed-in tariff payments from electricity suppliers. Some suppliers are paying fairly quickly after the claim goes in - but some aren't. E.on, for example, used to pay within a few days but are now delaying payments for up to a month.…
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solar panel with iboost - boiler not taking over
Hi we have solar panels, with a solar panel attached to hot water tank. last month we had not hot water and discovered the batteries needed replacing in the iboost as the panel was not connecting. Replaced and since we have had hot water but not if is not sunny. The boiler is not kicking in take over. I have tried to…
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Solar with considerable shade
Hi, I'm looking at putting solar on my double garage in Glasgow, according to Easy PV I can get a 4 kWp system to fit and without shade it would generate 3500 kWh per year without a battery. The roof is facing roughly SW (28° from S). Only thing is that there is considerable shading from my house and my neighbour's house,…
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Givenergy Battery Capacity Problems
I hoping to use this post to share some experience and gather others experience. There is a huge thread on the Givenergy forum about the problems with their battery capacity. Givenergy batteries are derated so that the company is able to provide 10 year unlimited warranty on it. The BMS byusing some clever (read what you…
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Octopus solar energy
We are looking at getting Octopus to fit 12 solar panels with 2 x5k batteries . In comparison to other estimates Octopus appear to be competitive but unable to see how reliable they are as cannot find any reviews. Has anyone used them and if so what was your experience e.g work quality / remove the scaffolding on time..…
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octopus tracker
Am on a fixed June 24 V3 and seriously can't get my head around in or out of the tracker tariff. Discounted the Agile as it definitely not for us. Have just lost the fuel allowance so its going to be very tight for us this year. Slightly put off by the x2 week delay to come out if prices shoot up. Would really appreciate…
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Project Solar dilemma
Hi - I got offered home solar set up for free including installation via Octopus Warm Homes grant. (see thread I started the other day if interested ,as I know nothing on domestic solar power) Now, despite it being free, I have alarm bells going off because although it is via the reliable Octopus Energy , the company to…
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Replacement inverter
My aurora power one inverter has developed a E031 fault, it's 10 years old, can anyone recommend a company in Lancashire to replace the inverter?
