So now I have a solar PV system how do I make the most of it???

jackieblack

The first anniversary of my installation has just passed :j (Wow, that year went quickly! )

2388 kWh generated, just over 123% of prediction.
£729.74 received in FIT payments for first 3 quarters, with a further £314.85 worth earned so far this quarter (with a further 17 days to go until the quarter's end)
Total FITs earned in year one equals approx 9% of installation cost.

Fingers crossed that year two is as productive!:T

martindavie

hi i am new to this solar buisness ,rent a roof , i have looked through your ideas and tips for useing the free electric ,my plan for using a part of what i generate ,(i know there are problems as to how you can make sure that you dont go over and therefore end up spending more money )involves lowering the wattage of your immersion heater most buy a 1kw heater and retro fit it to tank , i have aquired a 110v transformer the sort you would get from builders , running my 3kw immersion via 110v transformer it uses 800w and has the desired effect of spreading the load of heating , only cost is transformer which i had free ,
next step is to link this switch to an adjustable photocell , hopefully it will provide an efficient hot water heater in summer

maybe

BornAtTheRightTime

Just heard Ch4 news talking about a 50% reduction in FIT payments. Anyone know the ins-and-outs?

zeupater

BornAtTheRightTime wrote: »

Just heard Ch4 news talking about a 50% reduction in FIT payments. Anyone know the ins-and-outs?

Saw that too, couldn't find anything official anywhere though .... bet there's a few R-A-R executives sweating a little though ....

Z

BornAtTheRightTime

This is all I've found so far, which isn't really what Ch4 were saying but looks much more sensible.

anselld

jennifernil wrote: »

So this system allows us to view what our panels are generating via the internet from anywhere by logging into their system?

This is free for the first year?

Then it costs £1.99 per month?

Presumably you can use it as a "personal display" just in the home without paying the monthly fee?

There is no monthly fee as far as I know.

jennifernil

There seems to be after the first year if you want internet access. Something in the Ts&Cs when you purchase?

OH spotted it, must ask him again.

jennifernil

Here.......

0 AlertMe Services

Energy Home Monitoring
Monthly Subscription £1.99 £4.99
Whole House Electricity Monitoring Yes Yes
Advanced Energy Services (Launch TBC) Yes No
SmartPlug monitoring and control Limited Yes
Presence monitoring No Yes
Home monitoring No Yes
Customer Support Yes Yes
Unlimited SMS messages from you to AlertMe Yes Yes
Unlimited e-mails Yes Yes
Software updates Yes Yes
Servers monitor your AlertMe products Yes Yes
GPRS back-up Not applicable Yes*
SMS and IVR message credit Not applicable £2.50 per month **
Cost per SMS Not applicable £0.05 or £0.10 for non-UK numbers
IVR per minute (minimum charge 1 minute) Not applicable £0.12 or £0.25 for non-UK numbers
* Subject to Hub Version
** Rolls for maximum 12 month, only usable for SMS and IVR, non-refundable

Notes:
- IVR calls to premium rate numbers are not permitted
- Mobile network back-up is only for occasional use
- Security customers making heavy use of SMS or IVR may purchase optional top-ups.
- Account credits are non-refundable
- The Pay As You Go tariff was discontinued for new customers effective 28th October 2009. Existing customer may continue to use this service and this will be covered by the terms and conditions which were applicable on 27th October 2009. Please contact customer service if you require a copy.
- In order to make use of any feature in a subscription tariff it is necessary to purchase the relevant equipment.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information on these conditions or any queries on them can be obtained from:
The Legal Officer, AlertMe.com Limited



Doesn't transfer well, and is rather confusing.

anselld

jennifernil wrote: »

Here.......

0 AlertMe Services

Energy Home Monitoring
Monthly Subscription £1.99 £4.99
Whole House Electricity Monitoring Yes Yes
Advanced Energy Services (Launch TBC) Yes No
SmartPlug monitoring and control Limited Yes
Presence monitoring No Yes
Home monitoring No Yes
Customer Support Yes Yes
Unlimited SMS messages from you to AlertMe Yes Yes
Unlimited e-mails Yes Yes
Software updates Yes Yes
Servers monitor your AlertMe products Yes Yes
GPRS back-up Not applicable Yes*
SMS and IVR message credit Not applicable £2.50 per month **
Cost per SMS Not applicable £0.05 or £0.10 for non-UK numbers
IVR per minute (minimum charge 1 minute) Not applicable £0.12 or £0.25 for non-UK numbers
* Subject to Hub Version
** Rolls for maximum 12 month, only usable for SMS and IVR, non-refundable

Notes:
- IVR calls to premium rate numbers are not permitted
- Mobile network back-up is only for occasional use
- Security customers making heavy use of SMS or IVR may purchase optional top-ups.
- Account credits are non-refundable
- The Pay As You Go tariff was discontinued for new customers effective 28th October 2009. Existing customer may continue to use this service and this will be covered by the terms and conditions which were applicable on 27th October 2009. Please contact customer service if you require a copy.
- In order to make use of any feature in a subscription tariff it is necessary to purchase the relevant equipment.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information on these conditions or any queries on them can be obtained from:
The Legal Officer, AlertMe.com Limited



Doesn't transfer well, and is rather confusing.

Well I asked them the specific question and I have the email from them saying no monthly charge, so I hope they were not telling porkies.

jennifernil

worth checking again I think

it looks good, but a £2 per month fee after the free year is not so attractive.