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Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
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Shame about the morning, nice afternoon tho= 3.676 O's today:D16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.0
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With today's generation of 13 kWh, I've calculated that we're now around £500 away from payback time where the cost is paid for by FIT and electricity. Not bad for an installation in Nov 2011 and will tie in with my initial predictions of a payback time of under 5 years.
According to my calcs if all goes to plan then break even will happen during June so lets hope for a few sunny months to come!Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.0 -
Is that just from generation or does it include leccy savings as well?With today's generation of 13 kWh, I've calculated that we're now around £500 away from payback time where the cost is paid for by FIT and electricity. Not bad for an installation in Nov 2011 and will tie in with my initial predictions of a payback time of under 5 years.
According to my calcs if all goes to plan then break even will happen during June so lets hope for a few sunny months to come!“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 -
Just descaled our travel kettle this morning and noticed that it is 800 watt and not 1kw. Why I thought it was a 1kw I have no idea.
Weather not looking too good this morning but it appears to be brightening up. Currently generating 532 watts so had to light the stove for a cuppa this morning.
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 -
3.92 O's yesterday. Dull start but picked up a bit in the afternoon.3.96 kWp System, SSE Facing, 30 Degree Pitch, 12 x 330W BenQ Panels, Solar Edge Inverter, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Installed 26th May 2015.0
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Oh forgot to post yesterday!
3.69 O's
Another Naff day here todat it looks like!3.795 kWp Solar PV System. Capital of the Wolds0 -
Just descaled our travel kettle this morning and noticed that it is 800 watt and not 1kw. Why I thought it was a 1kw I have no idea.
Weather not looking too good this morning but it appears to be brightening up. Currently generating 532 watts so had to light the stove for a cuppa this morning.
Edwink
Did you know that I ran an experiment with the relative costs of boiling water and found that for me (gas at about 2.5p and elec at 10p) the stove top kettle was only 10% cheaper. So to my thinking - if there is any spare electricity at all then the travel kettle is the better option unless you need/want to the extra heat in the kitchen. My base load is around 200w so for me 500w would warrant the travel kettle.Install 28th Nov 15, 3.3kW, (11x300LG), SolarEdge, SW. W Yorks.
Install 2: Sept 19, 600W SSE
Solax 6.3kWh battery0 -
ispookie666 wrote: »Is that just from generation or does it include leccy savings as well?
It's from both generation and electricityRemember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.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
Okay Winky, I got your message loud and clear:
Proof of Life
But I need another 24hrs. Been to PC World, Aldi, Argos and Go Outdoors, but no success yet.
Mart.
PS 1.5 O's yesterday.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 -
Martyn1981 wrote: »Okay Winky, I got your message loud and clear:
Proof of Life
But I need another 24hrs. Been to PC World, Aldi, Argos and Go Outdoors, but no success yet.
Mart.
PS 1.5 O's yesterday.
What about:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lloytron-E886-Travel-Kettle-Cups/dp/B0000C6ZFY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1459774348&sr=8-7&keywords=travel+kettle+mini
Although I wouldn't want to be seen as encouraging travel kettles - I'm yet to be convinced on payback of them.Install 28th Nov 15, 3.3kW, (11x300LG), SolarEdge, SW. W Yorks.
Install 2: Sept 19, 600W SSE
Solax 6.3kWh battery0
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