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Growatt 6.5 solar battery
Hi, I have had the above installed as an addition to solar panels, but was surprised to find that the battery fills up overnight to 100%, so that in the morning - when the sun shines - my battery is already full. As a newbie to all this it seems a bit daft to me, so I queried it with the supplier and he told me it's to…
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Batteries only?
Silly question maybe, but is it possible to do a battery only installation, and charge them overnight on a cheaper Economy7 or similar tariff?We use between 15-20KWh per day, so 12-18KWh battery capacity should in theory allow us to not have to draw any electricity at peak day time prices. Is this something that is…
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Solar sizing 4kw Vs 4.8kw
Hi all, I'm looking to get solar panels and have had a few quotes so far. It's a South facing bungalow in East Anglia with no shading. Most have quoted for 4kw which is 10 panels, one has quoted for 4.8kw which is 12. 12 almost fill the roof space and you couldn't fit anymore. So, my question is which is best? The inverter…
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GivEnergy app
I recently had a GivEnergy inverter and battery installed but after updates to my home broadband I have lost connection to the WiFi dongle. I use Tp-Link Deco P9 MESH routers so there is a strong Wi-Fi signal. I have tried following the guidance sheet from my installer for connecting, but cannot get the dongle to connect…
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Should I get a night time tariff?
I've got 8 solar panels, and a piddly little 3.3KwH battery. I was wondering then if I should use a might time tariff? Or should I wait? I aim to get my flat roof reinforced, add another 8 panels and more batteries once the flat roof is reinforced too. I've already bought an inverter that can handle that 16 panel capacity
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Is iBoost really worth it?
So we've recently had 4.8kw worth of Solar Panels fitted on our South facing roof, in addition to this, we have had iBoost fitted. We are just about to sign up for Outgoing Octopus which pays 15p per KWH of exported Electricity, we are on the standard variable for gas (10.24p per KWH) and therefore am wondering if its any…
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Hildebrand Bright
I have lost my connection today. Bright has failed. I have to add a network called Glow-BE4C7C. I have done it several times before, but today I cannot add that network. Can anyone help, please?
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SolarEdge Inverter Failure -> Warranty Claim/ Actual Experience
For those considering PV, it doesn't take much to learn your options for an inverter are quite varied. In my humble view, SolarEdge has always been a pragmatic middle ground. Not quite as expensive as Enphase/ Tesla and not poor quality as many of the Chinese brands. Much to my surprise, the SE inverter at a family…
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Reliable solar installers
Hi, I live up in Central Scotland. I wonder if anyone can recommend a reliable solar panels installer based on their past experience. Thanks.
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SEG - Solar Battery schematics diagram
So I've finally have my panels and battery fitted and now awaiting the G99 approval documentation from DNO but looking at SEG and some ask for a Battery schematics diagram while others don't. I have already final invoice paid, and MCS Cert. Octopus’ Smart Export Guarantee tariff - doesn't ask for this on their application…
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Solar Panel Quotes - Are they more expensive in SE England?
I have just received 3 quotes for a Solar PV system plus battery plus installation which all seem much higher than some of the quotes I have seen on the forums and wondered if that's just a feature of living in Kent? Quote 1 - 12 Panel/5kW Inverter/9.5kW Battery. £13,525 Quote 2 - 12 Panel/4kW Inverter/6.5kW Battery.…
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Scaffolding and PV Solar Panel Quote - bear with me (ggrrwwll)
OK - so do most installers either: use own scaffolding or employ a scaffolder How does the the VAT 0% work if you are buying in scaffolding as an installer (and big assumption - are installers using scaffolding (I so hope so from a H&S perspective))
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Roof leak after solar panel installation
Hi Not sure if anyone has had experience when solar panels have been fitted and then experience a roof leak ? Had mine fitted this summer and with the heavy rainfall recently I now have a leak coming through one of my bedrooms near where the panels are fitted, which previously never had any issues with rain, assume it's…
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Battery or no Battery - Please help me decide!
Hi All, I am getting solar panels installed soon and am still in two
minds about a battery and wanted to gather thoughts from here to help me decide
one way or the other. The system is a 6.4kW split array with a 5kW inverter, I am also
getting a immersion controller installed to divert excess to the water tank. I have…
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And another solar PV quote
What are your thoughts regarding this quote from LR (Kent)? It's for an install near Ipswich on a single south facing roof. 10 x 410w German Sharp Solar black panels (NU-JC410) , 25 year warranty
to 86.2% efficiency 1 x Growatt SPH3600w Hybrid inverter and AC/DC
Battery storage management system 10 year product warranty 1…
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Solar PV Panel development …….. ?
Seeking opinion on imprecise thoughts. I seem to have no pressing need to install my system today’ish because I have a fix until September 1st 2023 at under 19p. If I ordered a PV system then ie to be installed next September or within a few months with or without batteries then it will be up and running at the start of…
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County Group Buy Solar Schemes
Hi, I've been investigating the possibility of installing a solar pv system on to my house for quite a while. I've contacted several local companies who, of course, are very busy at the moment but have provided quotes. I live in Hampshire and I've entered into a local authority lead 'group buy scheme' where tender has been…
