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Are you having anything like Solaredge for managing shading.
I have a large roof but didn't realise until having surveys done that gable end sticking out the front would limit my space.
I did eventually get all 16 panels on the roof, the lower one on the west side of the gable end gets shaded in the mornings and surprisingly the one on the east side of the gable end gets the bottom edge shaded by next doors roof. Chances are, the one on the east of the gable will probably NOT get any shading in the winter as the sun rise angle will be more SE rather than NE as it is mid-summer.
I am really pleased I went with a Solaredge system as it seems to squeeze every last drop out of the panels.
I thought it was just me, but yes, it does get exciting. I am currently in the middle of the Caspian Sea, yet I find I am constantly checking my panel performance...!
Good luck with the install.Martin (With an I)
4.00 kWp System, 15° East of South, 35° Pitch, 16 (250w) x 8.33 Eternity Panels, Solaredge Optimisers and SE4000(16A) inverter, iBoost. Just North of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.0 -
No need for solar edge as slight shading in the winter is basically 20 minutes at sunrise on the 21st december, but that row is on a separate string anyway so only the lowest 4 panels affected.
Already downloaded the app to my phone for the Solis inverter which has wifi.Living in supposedly sunny Kent
14*285 JA Solar Percium Panels
Solis 4kw inverter
ESE facing with a 40 degree slope0 -
I had my 3.5KWp installed 2 weeks back for £5450.00
14x Solarworld 250W panels
14xEnphase micro inverters
1x Enphase gateway
1x Solar iBoost
I live in East anglia - PM me if you need the installers contact number.“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 -
Why not just say who did your install, it's ok to post who did your work, as long as you don't spam post their name everywhere subsequently!!
But I'm guessing you used a company based in northants?4kWp, SSE, SolarEdge P300 optimisers & SE3500 Inverter, in occasionally sunny Corby, Northants.
Now with added Sunsynk 5kw hybrid ecco inverter & 15kWh Fogstar batteries. Oh Octopus Energy too.0 -
Scaffold is up and systems go for install tomorrowLiving in supposedly sunny Kent
14*285 JA Solar Percium Panels
Solis 4kw inverter
ESE facing with a 40 degree slope0 -
Don't forget to make use of that scaffolding to clean your gutters or whatever, and to get some close-up pics of your install - yeah, I know, I'm SAD0
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All up and running and the meter is going backwards at a fair rate of knots. Will need to speak to the utility companyLiving in supposedly sunny Kent
14*285 JA Solar Percium Panels
Solis 4kw inverter
ESE facing with a 40 degree slope0 -
Don't fall for the old "as you're requesting a new meter we'll have to charge you for it" routine ! It's their meter and your rewiring has shown that it's not fit for purpose. You're doing them a favour by reporting the fault early but you don't care if they never bother to replace itAll up and running and the meter is going backwards at a fair rate of knots. Will need to speak to the utility company
NE Derbyshire.4kWp S Facing 17.5deg slope (dormer roof).24kWh of Pylontech batteries with Lux controller BEV : Hyundai Ioniq50 -
Just spoke to EDF who are coming to change the meter in a weeks time. No quibble at all.Living in supposedly sunny Kent
14*285 JA Solar Percium Panels
Solis 4kw inverter
ESE facing with a 40 degree slope0 -
Just make sure they don't fit a smart meter, unless you want one???4kWp, SSE, SolarEdge P300 optimisers & SE3500 Inverter, in occasionally sunny Corby, Northants.
Now with added Sunsynk 5kw hybrid ecco inverter & 15kWh Fogstar batteries. Oh Octopus Energy too.0
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