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pretty sure generated stuff is not getting added on
can you request they just test it and if no issues just leave as is
not sure why, but just trusting with the smart meter program
will ask them and see what they come back with
cheers
afsystem install feb 2015......3.78kw
sma sunnyboy 4000tl......14 x trina 270w mono....2 strings.........geo monitor.....location...liverpool0 -
pretty sure generated stuff is not getting added on
can you request they just test it and if no issues just leave as is
not sure why, but just trusting with the smart meter program
will ask them and see what they come back with
cheers
af
It's possibly cheaper for them to change it rather than test it. My meter was adding import & export together & displaying the sum. Apparently they were set that way to prevent tampering.4kWp (black/black) - Sofar Inverter - SSE(141°) - 30° pitch - North LincsInstalled June 2013 - PVGIS = 3400Sofar ME3000SP Inverter & 5 x Pylontech US2000B Plus & 3 x US2000C Batteries - 19.2kWh0 -
As you have the SMA inverter you should be able to access it using SMA's Sunny Explorer over Bluetooth. If you have, or retrofit, the Speedwire module inside the inverter you can access over Ethernet and using Sunny Portal and Sunny Places over the www.0
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had a reply from first utility....meter would not be a smart meter..i can elect to refuse but if ongoing readings are less than the previous they will refuse to bill by reading and produce estimated bills
not sure what i will do.....will keep an eye on the meter for suspect changes in readings...if none....may stay as is
cheers
afsystem install feb 2015......3.78kw
sma sunnyboy 4000tl......14 x trina 270w mono....2 strings.........geo monitor.....location...liverpool0 -
had a reply from first utility....meter would not be a smart meter..i can elect to refuse but if ongoing readings are less than the previous they will refuse to bill by reading and produce estimated bills
af
After PV is installed meter readings will always(?) be less than previous - without the meter going backwards - or don't First Utility understand this?
Maybe easier all round to get a new meter. At least you'll have the fun of comparing it to your TGM and watching your generation exceeding your import, assuming you don't use 'tonnes' of leccy.
Mart.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 -
I would read that as meaning they will reject an actual meter reading that is lower than the previous one (which would imply the meter had been going backwards) rather than rejecting it if your consumption goes down.Solar install June 2022, Bath
4.8 kW array, Growatt SPH5000 inverter, 1x Seplos Mason 280L V3 battery 15.2 kWh.
SSW roof. ~22° pitch, BISF house. 12 x 400W Hyundai panels0
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