Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"

theboylard

14.36kWh = 3.59 ho's today.
Surprised and pleased because although bright, it was really cloudy generally?
Had an ho by 9.30 this morning!

theboylard

Minrich wrote: »

Well 4kw system installed today and up and running at 2pm ... My generation meter read at 4.38kwh and system stopped generating around 5pm . So this reading is the amount of energy i generated? That's what the meter records doesn't it ?

Your generation meter (the extra one they installed today) is the one that you will give your FiT readings from.
This will be the focus of your attention for the next 20 years, or until you get bored!!!
But yes, the meter records the kWh your pv array generates.

If you're even slightly obsessive, be afraid!!

Minrich

theboylard wrote: »

Your generation meter (the extra one they installed today) is the one that you will give your FiT readings from.
This will be the focus of your attention for the next 20 years, or until you get bored!!!
But yes, the meter records the kWh your pv array generates.

If you're even slightly obsessive, be afraid!!

Well i am a bit unfortunately ! I have resisted any further monitoring equipment and changing our general habits , might put washing on during the day and the dishwasher but that's about it .. But then it's only been installed and running for 5.5hrs of which 2.5hrs have not been creating anything

1961Nick

legoman62 wrote: »

Not now you're not. 2.72 O's for me today;)

Good day spoilt, by a couple of hours cloud mid-afternoon:sad:

Looks like I may get the Lincolnshire prize with 4.15 O's today.:cool:

tunnel

Minrich wrote: »

Well 4kw system installed today and up and running at 2pm ... My generation meter read at 4.38kwh and system stopped generating around 5pm . So this reading is the amount of energy i generated? That's what the meter records doesn't it ?

Hi Minrich and welcome to the renewables madhouse where the Hawaii is King and the wooden spoon the booby prize,
Nice to see you're up and running!


As for today, no spoon for me
SSW 4.3 O's
ESE 3.2 O's
WNW 1.6 O's
Giving a combined 2.92 O's

1961Nick

theboylard wrote: »

If you're even slightly obsessive, be afraid!!

Latter stages of obsession will have you up a ladder at 7.00am leathering the dew from the panels.:eek:

Oscargrouch

legoman62 wrote: »

Not now you're not. 2.72 O's for me today;)

Good day spoilt, by a couple of hours cloud mid-afternoon:sad:

Never mind, tomorrow is another day....:rotfl: Spoke with Josh today, they are changing their window and forgot to make it Wattson friendly...:(

Minrich wrote: »

Well i am a bit unfortunately ! I have resisted any further monitoring equipment and changing our general habits , might put washing on during the day and the dishwasher but that's about it .. But then it's only been installed and running for 5.5hrs of which 2.5hrs have not been creating anything

Welcome to the funny farm: just check that your Gen Meter was at zero to start as most aren't. Your O's number for today is 1.095 O's; as it is a short day, sure you won't get the Spooning..

Today 3.04 O's....not bad with all the clouds....

Merlin139

Minrich wrote: »

Well 4kw system installed today and up and running at 2pm ... My generation meter read at 4.38kwh and system stopped generating around 5pm . So this reading is the amount of energy i generated? That's what the meter records doesn't it ?

As others have said welcome to the group. Where in this great land are your panels installed and which way do they face?

Sterlingtimes

Oscargrouch wrote: »

If you are thinking about the Wattson Solar Monitor; I think this supplier may give you the better price......Don't know if they sell the WiFi gizmo to get Wattson at Home running. If not, you can get them from EnergyHive direct, just tell them it is for use with Wattson...HTH. http://www.navitron.org.uk/store/misc-gadgets

Thank you, I have ordered the Wattson from Navitron.

Now I must source the Energy Hive.

Sterlingtimes

legoman62 wrote: »

I bought mine from energyhive and explained to them that I was using it with a Wattson Solar Plus.

It connects to both sites and I pay nothing:cool:

They were the same price...not sure if they are now!

Edit. They are. If you go to energyhive's website in the options to buy, you have the choice. Both £29.99

Edit 2. Just noticed energeno are charging £49.95 + £3.70 P&P:eek:

Thank you. This has helped with my purchasing decision.