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Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
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Sshhh, you'll have Mart pondering....do I...don't I?
You all know me too well! Been pondering since last chat. Started to notice that I'm using the kettle more than I thought. The very next day a friend called midday and between us we had 4 mugs of coffee, and I kept chuckling about how I was generating 1,200W and should have got a travel kettle!
Wifey also pointed out that a low power kettle would be useful for the washing up - the stuff that doesn't go in the dishwasher, or blocks up half of it.
Our combi run goes three times round the house before it gets to the kitchen sink (or so it seems). So some kettle water for small washes would be very useful.
Okay Winky I'm convinced, best admit I'm wrong before you set your attack ducks on me!
Nice gen day yesterday, slow start, but 3 Os by the end.
Marty the kettle.Mart. Cardiff. 8.72 kWp PV systems (2.12 SSW 4.6 ESE & 2.0 WNW). 28kWh battery storage. Two A2A units for cleaner heating. Two BEV's for cleaner driving.
For general PV advice please see the PV FAQ thread on the Green & Ethical Board.0 -
Hi
Electricity imported here for 12 months to end March'16 was 1049kWh, so ~2.9kWh/day ... March'16 itself was 88.5kWh, so also ~2.9kWh/day ... Lowest month in series was June (~1.8kWh/day). highest December (~4.4kWh/day)
Main import usage is kitchen/food related which accounts for ~60% of total annual electricity imports ... hob & ovens are electric (~25%), also large (~2m high) matched pair fridge&freezer (~15%) with the remainder being shared between the kettle and other small appliances ....
HTH
Z
My background leccy consumption is around 350 - 390W but goes to 600 W during day time
NAS, Server, IP cam, BT Hub, Gigabit switch, DECT phones, Nuair Drimaster
100 Gallon aquarium - FX5 pump eating 55W, and auxillary pump eating 15W, Another 250W when 4x T5 High Output fluorescent comes on :eek: and on cold days 2x 300W heaters for the aquarium :eek: only for a few hrs
Rest of standby equipments - FridgeFreezer, Chest freezer, dehumidifier,
Even on a dull to moderate day - when panels are producing leccy - it never gets exported :T“Don't raise your voice, improve your argument." - Desmond Tutu
System 1 - 14 x 250W SunModule SW + Enphase ME215 microinverters (July 2015)
System 2 - 9.2 KWp + Enphase IQ7+ and IQ8AC (Feb 22 & Sep 24) + Givenergy AC Coupled inverter + 2 * 8.2KWh Battery (May 2022) + Mitsubishi 7.1 KW and 2* Daikin 2.5 KW A2A Heat Pump0 -
I better not tell the missus about that one(£6.66) after we've just bought the Aldi 1kW one for a tenner as a spare.Found a 600w one in Argos.
Hmmm, can you have too many spare kettles?
2 kWp SEbE , 2kWp SSW & 2.5kWp NWbW.....in sunny North Derbyshire17.7kWh Givenergy battery added(for the power hungry kids)0 -
2.57 O's yesterday.
Dull and wet! 3.96 kWp System, SSE Facing, 30 Degree Pitch, 12 x 330W BenQ Panels, Solar Edge Inverter, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Installed 26th May 2015.0 -
4.31 Os today and a tank of hot water.4kWp, South facing, 16 x phono solar panels, Solis inverter, Lincolnshire.0
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I better not tell the missus about that one(£6.66) after we've just bought the Aldi 1kW one for a tenner as a spare.
Hmmm, can you have too many spare kettles?
I think Aldi are having a change, not always the best prices (time are a changing)..
Not a great day today..3.56 O's; on the positive side, already 14.62% of March generation in 3 days....:D....
2.5 kWp PV system, SSW facing, 45 Deg Roof. ABB Inverter, Monitor: 'Wattson'.
Reg. for FIT Nov 2011. "It's not what you generate; it's how you use it that matters". One very clean Vauxhall Diesel Sri, £30.00 Road Tax:
Definition of 'O's = kWh/kWp (kWh = your daily & accurate Generation figure) (kWp = the rated output of your PV Panels).0 -
2.96 O's here today
Went to car boot and didn't see any travel kettles. There is always next Sunday though.
Edwink
*3.36 kWp solar panel system,10 x Ultima & 4 x Panasonic solar panels, Solaredge Inverter *Biomass boiler stove for cooking, hot water & heating *2000ltr Rainwater harvesting system for loo flushing *Hybrid Toyota Auris car *RIP Pingu, Hoppy, Ginger & Biscuit *Hens & Ducks* chat thread. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=52822090 -
Mart has scooped up all up to put them on the BAY..rekons there may be a rush on them..2.96 O's here today
Went to car boot and didn't see any travel kettles. There is always next Sunday though.
Edwink
2.5 kWp PV system, SSW facing, 45 Deg Roof. ABB Inverter, Monitor: 'Wattson'.
Reg. for FIT Nov 2011. "It's not what you generate; it's how you use it that matters". One very clean Vauxhall Diesel Sri, £30.00 Road Tax:
Definition of 'O's = kWh/kWp (kWh = your daily & accurate Generation figure) (kWp = the rated output of your PV Panels).0 -
4.37 O's for me today3.13 kWp system, south facing, East Coast lincolnshire. Installed dec 20150
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5.06 today.16 Panel (250W JASolar) 4kWp, facing 170 degrees, 40 degree slope, Solis Inverter. Installed 29/9/2015 - £4700 (Norfolk Solar Together Scheme); 9.6kWh US2000C Pylontech batteries + Solis Inverter installed 12/4/2022 Year target (PVGIS-CMSAF) = 3880kWh - Installer estimate 3452 kWh:Average over 6 years = 4400 :j0
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