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Octopus Energy - Smart Meter Install wait times?
Greetings! I called to switch over to Octopus Energy's variable tariff today to try to take advantage of their outgoing Agile variable solar tariff. I was told that they will not be able to offer this tariff to me without a SMETS-2 meter (I have an older SMETS-1) and that they had a "long" waiting list. During the…
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Solar I boost thermostat
We have ecodan heat pump with solar I boost diverting excess energy to heat the water. However, it is heating the water too hot..and I understand there is an independent thermostat on the immersion heater..but no idea where it is and how to adjust...
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Getting a smart meter.
I understand that to get the seg payments you require a smart meter? I, don't have one I'm currently with octopus and would like a Smeg 2 meter to benifit from SEG payment. I'm currently on a waiting list. Is there away of getting one installed sooner? I'm Thinking of switching providers then back again, I'm interested in…
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FIT READING NOT ACCEPTED BY SCOTTISH POWER
Good morning all, i have tried to enter my 90 day fit reading of 1,700 Kwh but via both the website or the phone in system, it says " READING IS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED" ?!! Well, surprise surprise, it's been VERY SUNNY !!! I have averaged over 19.75Kwh daily during this last quarter; Today i managed to get through to a…
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Inverter temperatures & location
I'm interested in all sorts of data and one thing I wanted to know was how having my inverter in my loft would effect temperatures. I used an IR thermometer today and the casing of my Huawei Sun2000 was 53 degrees C. Heat sink at the rear was 60 degrees C. I've been assured by the company who installed it that this is…
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Are hear recovery systems worth it?
So I got the keys to my house on Monday. I noticed that the tiny bit of garage area (or what uses to be the garage), and a little bit of room in the attic, which had insulation in it, were incredibly warm. Would it be possible to recover the heat from those locations and both vent it for... heat and also the reverse too?…
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Another Solar/Battery System Quote - Opinions Please
I've been quoted the following in North East Scotland. 4Kw solar mono panels Solis Inverter 5.2 GivEnergy battery Total - £9,500 How does that sound please? If I've missed anything or any questions, please ask.
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Is this quote right? Any opinions?
We decided to look into getting a solar system back at the end of 2020 but never took it any further than the quote stage. We are now again looking at getting an installation done. The system I’ve been quoted for is a 6.6kw and we have a quote also for a Tesla Powerwall. The demand for solar has increased and as we are all…
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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…
