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Winter stats and the real savings made
Calling all long term solar users, I'm sure lots of new people are wondering like me what the real savings are over a winter period, Nov to Jan especially. How much of the solar you generate do you use? Do you have a battery and if so how does that effect your winter usage? Do you find that you use 99% of what you…
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Export electricity... where does it go?
As the title says - when i export my electricity from solar, where does it go? I see all the time it written as 'exporting back to grid', but what does this actually mean? Does it go back to the local substation, do they have big batteries to store it? Or am i literally powering my neighbours houses? I wont pretend to know…
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Most efficient Air (to Air) Source Heat Pump Aircon/ heater?
Greetings, We're keen on installing an airconditioning/ heating air to air heat pumps on a property that gets quite warm. The goal is to be able to cool (or heat) rooms like a split AC would. Is there a brand/ product line known to be the most efficient to help achieve this? Many thanks in advance!
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Immersun problems - anybody help with this? I challenge you all!
Recently there were problems with the Immersun server that were being fixed. Ref. email from Immersun recently to users. Does anyone have app or web access over the last couple of weeks? I cannot get remote access to mine, have raised a support ticket, nothing other than an automated response, login page shows unexpected…
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Failed inverter experiences?
As my inverter failed in Friday morning with 'Residual I High', which loosely translates to leakage current too high. I'm wondering how long it's likely to take to get back up and running? Those who have had a failed inverter, did you have to wait for a manufacturer warranty repair/replacement or did the installer simply…
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Solis Inverter - Alarm code 1030 GRID-INTF
So I'm new to all this stuff and have no comprehension of grids/voltages etc, so my issue is: As the inverter is powering down of any evening, I get a notification of an alarm error code 1030 GRID-INTF. By the morning, when the sun comes up, the error has resolved itself and the inverter seems to chug along happily all…
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Random import every evening
Fairly new to the world of solar so bear with me if I am asking something obvious. Recently had a 4.8kw system installed with 2 x 3.3kw batteries and an inverter, all Growatt. All day either I’m powered by solar or the battery is chugging along meeting all of our energy needs. Every hour when there is not enough Solar our…
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Understanding solar panels
My daughter has just bought a house with leased solar panels. So she doesn't get any feed-in-tariffs, but she does benefit from the electricity generated, if she uses it. So the first step is to gather some data. The panels are rated at 3.5kW, but are East facing. There is an inverter in the roof, and I can see a varying…
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Solar energy
Hi, I'm new to the forum. I have looked for posts regarding solar energy, but I can not seem to find any recent posts. Does anyone know if it is a good energy substitute, and that the prices of paying for solar panels would be cheaper than the current energy costs. Also, does anyone know if grants are available and if…
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Solar Panels
My daughter was offered installation of solar panels some seven years ago by her housing association.Being a single mum with limited income she has-a pay meter for her electricity and no gas in her 100+ year property. My question is was it the correct decision to take up this offer?
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EPC Energy Calculation and report - Worth it?
I've seen this https://asaps.co.uk/upgrade-epc/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&utm_campaign=TOF+-+Conversions+-+Upgrade+EPC&utm_content=LLA-1%+EPP+180&Ad=Ad+1&fbclid=IwAR1cQKgCnEkz1vMjp2EVCaMsjjSzPoqboVbKjyIGqCh7HYXsOxFNNBGDSiU And was wondering if paying for such a report is even worth it? Thanks
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Solving high electricity usage and cost using solar + batteries to store off peak power
We currently use ~ 15,000 KwH of electricity a year and we are looking to buy an EV which would add ~3000 KwH a year on top. We don't have solar at the moment but have a roof that can accommodate a 6.2KW system (predicted annual output 5,619 KwH) for which I have been quoted £9,550 to supply and install 16 395w panels with…
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AC Coupling query with a solar edge system & batteries
Hi Am looking at a 6.2Kw array using a Solar Edge 6Kw inverter and an 18KwH array of batteries that will allow me to charge during the off-peak period (4 hours) and use that electricity the next day. The installer I have been working with is proposing Growatt, with a single GroWatt SPA3000 AC coupler and 3x 6.5KwH…
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Our Solar Quote: June 2022
Hi All, I appreciate there's a few posts like this in a similar vein, however, would like to canvass opinion on the two quotes we have received. Our situation and setup: We live in a detached house in a relatively rural area of Southern Scotland. The roof slopes face East and West. Getting people out for quotes can…
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Other places for heat pumps?
I saw an advert today where they showed an outdoor spa, with a heat pump, presumably to heat up the water, not that I've got any desire in purchasing that tbh I wondered then, could you perhaps put a heat pump in a washing machine, to heat the water up? Or a cooker, but not say an oven because it'd presumably get too hot…
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Solar panel Newbie, don’t have a clue on prices
I’ve read thru the Martin Lewis recommendations and did the calculator thing, but the results of that, look miles away from the quote I’ve received. I just can’t compare the 2 to see if they’re a good idea for us.. can anyone help, see if I’ve done it right… our postcode is TN9 2HH. We have room for 12 panels, I’m home all…
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July 2022 Solar panel quote
Had a few quotes now, couple from nationwide companies but a local company to me which gets great reviews and actually came around to do a proper survey has come back with the following quote 22x 390w JA Solar Panels 1x 6kw Solis Hybrid inverter 2x 5kWh Puredrive Battery storage units Scaffold Installation to East and West…
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Lux hybrid 3.6 and 2x4.8 storage. Only using 3.2kw of discharge.
New install and noticing when the load is on the battery we are are maxing at 3.2kw discharge and taking the rest from grid. We hit 3.6 with solar.
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Freezing Salad
Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003 Reckons that you can freeze salad to save money Anyone else disagree?
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Skill Builder vs. Heat Geeks: Showdown between the "left" and "right" of heating efficiency!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFpxiprcRfY Entertaining watch!
