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solar generation higher than possible peak??
just wondering - is the figure quoted for solar panel power output the maximum? or can they go higher? i have 17 x 390w panels installed which should give me a theoretical maximum 6.6kw solar generation - but at points i have seen over 7kw showing being generated (nearly 7.2kw today), anyone else seen this? based on that…
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Reputable Solar Panel and Battery Installers UK
I am interested in getting solar panels but struggling to choose the best company. EON is the only "big" company I could find. I have had quotes from contact solar and first4solar but not sure how reliable they will be if something goes wrong or if the company will be bust in ten years time What are the most reputable…
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Shell feedintariffs
Been trying to contact Shell feedintariffs for 3 days now with no response by phone or email regarding the fact that i have had to replace my generation meter. Finally got a DM through on Twitter and the response was this "So i have been in contact with the FIT's team today and they have said they dont have phone…
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Solar Panel Surveyor - what should I ask?
The surveyor is coming today. We have decided on 16 solar panels, optimizer, inverter and 5kWh battery. Obviously ask what happens if they need repair during warranty Onward maintenance Do they need cleaning They have positive reviews on TrustPilot I don't know if I need bird netting. See a few woodpigeons but wouldn't say…
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Solar & Battery advise
Hi I am newbie to solar tech and equipments and currently looking at quotes. The Annual consumption is around 4500 kWh and assumption it will go up. We are looking for 8K system with battery and I have received below quotes and I would like to know which one is better value for money. Option 1 - £10,850 * 20 x 410w…
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Zappi vs Hypervolt vs Ohme
So, Zappi and Hypervolt allow you to charge using solar throughout the day, and you can happily use them alongside any cars that Octopus support in order to use the Intelligent tariff Zappi also does fit in well with other MyEddi products but apparently the Hypervolt is a bit sleeker The Ohme charger works on any car, yet…
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Are batteries worth it for me? 1000kw per month usage
Looking for some advice about batteries. Hope someone can help? We use about 1000kw a month. No gas. In March we used: 350kw daytime at 51pence - cost £178.50 625kw nighttime at 12.3pence - cost £76.80 If I got batteries could I have moved the daytime to nighttime, are these figures correct? Cost daytime - £178.50 Moving…
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Solax Inverter & Battery problems after home move
Hi we recently moved into a house that has a Solax inverter attached to a battery, and a Solis inverter attached to the PV system on the roof. Over the course of the first few days we were there the battery drained to 0% and ever since the inverter has been said "Waiting..." or kept in off mode. We recently got internet in…
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Coin cell recharger?
There's a decent amount of chargers and rechargeable batteries when it comes to AA and AAA batteries but I'm looking at rechargeable CR1632 batteries and a corresponding charger, I don't find much Does anyone know if such a thing even exists? Or are they kinda like those alkaline chargers where they technically exist but…
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Octopus Intelligent
Would you be able to charge say a compatible car? (Or charge using an Ohme charger), and charge up any solar batteries at the same time? Using the Octopus compare app, it's showing that I'd save money on intelligent vs flux. Granted, I don't actually have an EV just yet and granted it isn't showing how much I'd gain from…
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Faulty generation meter
I passed 30000 kwh last week and have noted on my geo several 10 plus kwh days since then so when I looked at my generation meter just after midday I was surprised to see it say 30007.8, since then we added another 4 kwh this afternoon but just checked and it says 30008.4. Something is clearly wrong, my panels are…
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Standard DNO timing?
Can anyone give an idea of how long the standard DNO form takes to come back for system 3.6kw?
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Anyone used the Solarman App? (BTW- it’s rubbish)
Has anyone used the solarman app? It seems terrible. Issues I have - altho the total generated is correct and matches my meter, when you look at the “statistics” history by day it has loads of 0 days (clearly nonsense), and the summarised total is just 20% of the total meter number. Again, clearly nonsense - it has total…
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Solar battery - are they worth it now?
Just have a quote £4k for 3.2kw battery. 10 year warranty with ese group. have 12 panels 3.9kw system with solar edge. annual consumption 7,300 units 5 bed house with hot tub I don’t think we can tell how much of the solar we’re using. I appreciate it’s impossible to be exact but anyone got a rough guide as to whether this…
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Forever Green Energy Quotation
I have had a number of quotes for solar panels. I am leaning towards the one from Forever Green Energy in Cheltenham basically because they were very thorough, informative, detailed and efficient with their quotation. Other firms promised to send me quotes and didn't bother or just gave me a verbal quote. They were a…
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Solar panel quote check + advice
Hi all Like many I'm considering solar panels and I was hoping some of the experts around here could help me move forwards with a reasonable course of action. I've been quoted £12.8k for the following: 1) 10 505w Trina black panels, six on S-facing roof, 4 on flat roof angled in solar bins 2) K2 solar mounting system + 4x…
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Advice needed for solar panel certification.
We have recently had a 7kw inverter installed (10.4kw on the roof) and 10kw of batteries.The installer stated that this would include : "Includes all material, labour, commissioning and certification" which I stupidly took to mean MCS and G99. The actual install took 6 months to complete but is at least working.. and now 6…
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Switching from deemed tariff to export tariff, and Octopus Flux with no battery?
Confused solar panel newbie here needing a bit of help, many many thanks in advance! We bought a house that already had solar panels installed, and moved in end of December last year. As much as I tried to do some research and reading, I still haven't fully understood some of the intricacies of FIT tariffs, export tariffs,…
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Does Solax inverters have a timed forced discharge?
I have a Solax inverter and battery, which I have set up to charge during a off-peak rate. I can see in the Work Mode list, you can choose "Manual" and then "Forced Discharge". In the settings menu that needs the PIN to access, there is a "Chrg&Dischrg Period", which i have used to set the time to Force charge the battery,…
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It's only a little niggle
Wouldn't it be nice if the Octopus app showed export as something other than 'used'? I'm sure the exported energy is used by my neighbours... :smiley:
