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Expanding solar generation
I currently have 6.16kW of panels installed on a south-facing garage. There is some shading from the east, and as it is a single-story building, also when the sun is low in the winter. I also have a 5kW Libbi Inverter with a 10kW battery and and Eddi for the hot water tank (I don't want to debate the value of the Eddi - it…
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Solar Quote
Hi new to the forums and after any advice regards a quote I have had for solar. It is for an 18 panel system, I was recommended to use micro inverters. 18 x JAM54D41-445/LB 445 Watt panels (JA Solar) 18 x IQ8AC-72-M-INT [25 year warranty] (Enphase Energy Inc.) 2 x IQBATTERY-5P-1P-INT (Enphase Energy Inc.) 1 x BAT-HAZ-PACK…
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Thinking of pushing the button on going solar??
Hi all,Been getting a few quotes as we have been considering "going solar". Prices around 8-9k for 8 panels, inverter and 5kw battery system.We use storage heaters and are on an Economy 7 tariff. (NB I am aware that solar and a small battery will not have any impact on our heating bills). Not really doing it expecting a…
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Why must the solar gateway be sited near the meter ?
I live in an attractive house in an attractive location. Yes, I'm lucky, I know. I'm so determined to keep things looking nice that I'm probably about to pay a premium for an "in-roof" (as opposed to "on-roof") solar installation.Been talking to 3 installers, but it quickly narrowed down to just one that got my trust. And…
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Ripple Energy - receiving bill savings
I invested in Kirk Hill and have been receiving a small discount on my Co-op Energy / Octopus electricity bills. I have recently discovered by chance that the '100% renewable energy' I thought I was buying is in fact 15 % nuclear. As someone who has a lifelong objection to nuclear power, I am outraged. Whether or not 100%…
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Home Battery ??
Hi folks Would really appreciate some opinions on whether it would be worth us getting some kind of battery storage for our household. Currently on EON Next Drive, so 6.7p/kWh for 7 hours overnight. Our usage for the last 12 months has been 1350kWh cheap rate (inc EV charging) and 2000kWh day rate (approx 27p). At the…
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Solar Panel Quote
Hi all. I'm getting roof replaced, so looking at solar to make use of scaffolding. I know very little, so after any advice on this quote. 4.4kwH system, spanning two roofs, inc battery £7.5k. 10 DMAGC solar panels 1 Fox ESS H1 G2
5.0kW 1ph Hybrid Inverter Fox ESS 5.2kWh battery storage system Expected to generate 3,660 kWh…
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Questions to ask potential solar installers
We're thinking of getting solar panels and battery storage in the next few months. For context, we live along the M4 corridor, we have a south facing area of roof about 10m long by 3m wide, 30 degree pitch, and we use about 5000kWh per annum at the moment (though this could rise in the next year or two as we're considering…
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Government Green Deal Question
Is it completely free? The more I read, the more I think it's a loan that I'd have to pay back. We've moved into an EPC D house. The only benefit we get at the moment is the Child Benefit, which I believe would qualify us to be able to access the Green Deal stuff. The only thing we're really looking for is loft insulation.…
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Best Tariff for night time charging - No EV
Ive installed solar panels and a home battery a couple of months ago and Im very happy with them so far. But one issue is that we don't generate enough in the winter to fill the battery, so I would like a cheap night time rate to fill the battery. My problem is that I don't have an EV and I wont be getting one anytime soon…
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Uhome LFP 2400 Voltage Falling Under No Load Conditions
Hi Folks, In June 2022 I’ve had a Lux ACS 3600 and 4 x Uhome LFP 2400
batteries installed at my property (supplied and install by competent person) to
store the surplus solar energy from an already installed roof top solar array.
The system I thought had been working fine and was configured for 90% depth of
discharge (DoD)…
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Seplos Mason battery kits from Frogstar
Hi all, does anyone have any experience or recommendations of these? At the moment I have two Growatt ML33RTA batteries on my SPH5000 inverter with 4.8 kW of solar. The Growatt batts add up to 6 kWh, which is a bit low as we use about 10 kWh per day. The summer half of the year is generally OK, but in winter it's not…
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Solar Panel Output Degrades/Reduces over time - How Much?
The standard info provided with solar panels shows that they can lose output over time, I believe around 0.5% per year. My panels are supposedly warranted to still produce 90% output after 12 years. Interestingly the annual variation in sunshine days across the year means that although months can be very erratic the…
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Solar panel help
Hi I thought I would venture into this area in my old age for environmental reasons and to future proof my house (in case family have to move in to look after me or when house is sold in future as it has 5 bedrooms)Anyway I have always read you should get the biggest battery you can but I am having to fight companies who…
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Deemed export or Smart export?
I had my solar installed in 2013 and have been receiving my FiT pyts (via Scottish Power) since. To be honest I haven't really thought about it much since. I don't have a smart meter fitted for the solar (but do for electric and gas, which is provided by Ovo), so have to read the meter quarterly and send them in, which is…
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Downlight Protectors
I am enhancing the insulation my loft and there are several downlights which need to be covered over before I lay the insulation on them. You can buy downlight protectors from such firms as Loftleg and Thermahood, but the ones I have identified are all too small. My light fitting have those plastic "wings" that you can see…
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Solar Immersion and Hot Fill Washing Machine
I'm working on a new solar PV installation and have opted for a hot water cylinder and Solar Immersion Controller (a Solic 200).I would like to connect a washing machine to fill from the hot water cylinder and make the best of the 'free' hot water. The problem I am finding is a lack of options, as most washing machines now…
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Ripple / kirk Hill
it seems ripple are in trouble, maybe in administration though I can’t verify that. I gave a green relative a share in Kirk Hill as a wedding present. Is it safe? If not, what do I get him to replace it?
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Electric Car buyers Beware !!!!!!!
I swapped my self charging hybrid Honda for a fully electric ENY-1 model in a PCP contract and since July last year to February this year the £42000 car I drove out of Honda with has lost £19500 in value and I assume will lose considerably more up until the end of my three year PCP. I am aware that new cars devalue but…
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Octopus FiT Schedule
Hi all, Octopus have finally got round to transferring ownership of my solar panels following a house purchase to me and have sent me an agreement to sign with rates and such like on the documentation. Just looking to do a sense check that what they have put in the agreement feels right? The system was installed in 11/13,…
