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Solax self use and export settings
Need a little help regarding the export side of Self Use mode for Solax Inverter. We have 10 panels on roof ( don’t know any more than that) with a Solax X1- HYB -3.7 Inverter and also a battery. The system have been in and up and running for year and all was well. From Feb 2026 we were getting Outgoing Octopus payments…
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Alpha Ess M48112-S 5.7kWh - 'Commercial/Industrial' designed for series.
But any reason they won't also work in a domestic situation in parallel? I think the essential Q is, will the COM port communication be compatible with a domestic AC-Coupled inverter/charger such as the Sofar ME3000? https://www.alpha-ess.co.uk/images/datasheet/M48112-S.pdf
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Ripple Energy wind farm?
Has anyone looked at Ripple Energy? I'm thinking about it, but not too seriously. I don't have a lot of time to investigate it and if anyone else has taken a look I'd appreciate their thoughts before I take a more serious look.
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Solar panel and battery quote
We are looking at getting solar panels and battery. We can fit 4 panels east and west facing and 3 panels south facing so 11 panels overall. We had a company out who suggested a 9kw battery and advised getting a bigger inverter of 7kw to avoid issues using oven/kettle/tumble dryer ect together. This was their suggestion…
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Consuming excess solar with smart plugs?
Hi all, I've recently had a 4.8kw solar system installed, I decided against a battery and hot water diverter due to cost and value for money. My inverter is a Solis S6 and has an app to monitor generation but not it seems consumption. I am currently using my smart meter to keep an eye on the exported energy. I'd like to…
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New Plug-in Battery, no electrician required
Just stumbled across this. Pre-order £699 for a 2kWh battery. sounds interesting, capacity a bit small, but might suit someone - certainly I'd think a shed with solar on top might benefit for outdoor supply to the garden. https://www.nodienergy.com/
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Solar Panel Quote
Hi, currently in the process of gathering quotes. I have received 2 x quotes so far, one from EON which I have already discounted and 1 from a local installer, no site survey from this one yet (see below). I have emailed this guy back requesting requote for 10 x panels and a 5kw inverter. I have just had another local…
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How do PV charger/inverters 'control'?
In very basic terms! I remember asking the installer at the time how the system 'knows' to prioritise supplying the house over the Grid, and he explained the inverter constantly monitors the exact grid voltage, and 'ups' the supply from the PV system a tiny amount to override it - the system therefore supplies the house…
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Solar quote confusion
Apologies, have been reading up but still fairly new to all this. Have contacted a couple of online companies and also a couple of local ones who have done site visits and I'm kind of surprised at the difference between what they are all suggesting is suitable. Even down to the placement on the roof some seem to be pushing…
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An objective assessment of SigEnergy Sigenstore
Refreshing to see pros and cons laid out in an objective manner here.
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Solar & battery tariffs and how to get best export rates?
Im contemplating a 10 panel solar pv, 15kwh battery and 5kwh hybrid inverter. Ive got my quotes and researched the component parts so am not looking for comments that 'you're better using this make' etc, etc. Ive no intention of getting a heat pump and getting an EV is very unlikely. As Im nearing 70, the faster the…
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Battery only install
For now going for the cheaper option, as solar is out of our price range. Average usage is around 6kWh a day peak time. I know payback is not as good as solar (not that I'm worried about that), but needs must & will make a nice saving a month on bill, charging overnight on IOG, which we are on with 2 EV's & not wanting…
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Growatt Solar batterys?
Does anybody rate Growatt solar batteries? I'm looking into getting a solar pv system with batterys, have been quoted by one company which are offering 2x6.5kw batteries as part of the package. Bit hesitant as I understand their inverters aren't great and their customer service is non existent?
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Energy efficient heating advice
Hi - we recently moved into a barn conversion property and are now considering our options for upgrading the heating solution and would really appreciate some advice from the experts on here. Relevant details are: - conversion completed in 1980s - solid stone walls, no additional insulation - open plan downstairs (6.5m x…
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The Iran Impact: Panel and Battery Inverter Prices rising from 5/26 onwards
Just received confirmation from two of the installers I use. Component prices are rising across brands, which will impact new Solar quotes from May onwards. As an example, Tesla distribution had 700 PW3s in stock in early April. Last Friday, < 100. Said another way, the UK will likely sell out of Tesla PW3s by month's end.…
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Solar and battery proposal feedback
Hi all, I'd love any thoughts and feedback from the wise folks on this forum on the solar + battery proposals we've had from a local installer. The installer in question has very positive feedback, has recently completed an install for some friends of ours and really impressed me with their professionalism when they came…
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North Wales solar panel quote
For info I went direct to eon for a quote to solar panels before reading a lot of the posts here so am aware that the brands quoted are not always recommended, but would welcome any input to this quote. I am a little unsure where to start with getting an independent other than just pick a company registered with the Mcs…
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Our very own @QrizB gets a mention in the FT
While I don't believe the battery ownership experience needs to be as agonizing as the journalist's experience clearly has been, I do hope that more home battery owners will exercise more diligence when deciding whether a battery, and perhaps more importantly, which battery is the right decision for their households. Link…
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Aurora Inverter Decode
My solar panel system is controlled by an Aurora Power One inverter fitted approx 6 years ago. Can anyone help me decipher the various messages that flash up on the screen display. The serial no is of only passing interest, I am more interested in knowing how much power the unit is producing at any one time and whether I…
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Should I invest in solar? And if so how?
I'm in a quandary. We are a household of two, mostly at home all day. The property is in Cornwall with no obstructions. We only use 2000 units a year electricity (with effort) and 4000 gas. We have no EV and no plans to get one for a few years but had no power for two or three days last year because of the storms. Eonnext…
