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Givenergy vs Huawei

Magnitio
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I was due to have a solar installation in a few weeks with an 8.2kwh Givenergy battery. Just been notified that there are shipping delays and have been offered the choice of waiting another 4-6 weeks or having a Huawei 10kwh battery and Huawei hybrid inverter for an additional £1k. Does anyone have experience of the Huawei batteries and inverters?
6.4kWp (16 * 400Wp REC Alpha) facing ESE + 5kW Huawei inverter + 10kWh Huawei battery. Buckinghamshire.
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I didn't know Huawei marketed solar and batteries here. On the basis that they were supplying a great deal of our mobile phone and broadband infrastructure, before the "spying" scare, I would imagine thir kit is well built.
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https://youtu.be/5VqtIoHbbJM
I think later updates he's highlighted poor low light performance from the Huawei though...1 -
Yes startup voltage for the inverter is relatively high.4.29kWp Solar system, 45/55 South/West split in cloudy rainy Cumbria.1
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From the spec sheets it appears both have a 100V startup voltage. I'm not experienced enough to know how much of an issue that is.I've watched some of the videos from The EV Puzzle, but I think some software and user issues cloud his judgement at times. He certainly rated the Huawei installation more highly than Givenergy, but I understand that the latter's software has improved since his tests.6.4kWp (16 * 400Wp REC Alpha) facing ESE + 5kW Huawei inverter + 10kWh Huawei battery. Buckinghamshire.0
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Magnitio said:From the spec sheets it appears both have a 100V startup voltage. I'm not experienced enough to know how much of an issue that is.I've watched some of the videos from The EV Puzzle, but I think some software and user issues cloud his judgement at times. He certainly rated the Huawei installation more highly than Givenergy, but I understand that the latter's software has improved since his tests.4.29kWp Solar system, 45/55 South/West split in cloudy rainy Cumbria.0
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That would make me think the huawei is more likely to generate in low light than the givenergy.4.29kWp Solar system, 45/55 South/West split in cloudy rainy Cumbria.1
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That low-light generation really makes minimal difference overall. Probably less than 5kWh over a year when you calculate it.0
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Just something to think about when you consider Huawei. Not all costs are upfront!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55634388
I would stick with Givenergy.- 10 x 400w LG + 6 x 550W SHARP BiFacial Panels + SE 3680 HD Wave Inverter + SE Optimizers. SE London.
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Screwdriva said:Just something to think about when you consider Huawei. Not all costs are upfront!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55634388
I would stick with Givenergy.1
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