Givenergy vs Huawei

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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  • VerdigrisVerdigris Forumite
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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.
  • MeatballsMeatballs Forumite
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    https://youtu.be/5VqtIoHbbJM

    I think later updates he's highlighted poor low light performance from the Huawei though...
  • SpiesSpies Forumite
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    Yes startup voltage for the inverter is relatively high. 
    4.29kWp Solar system, 45/55 South/West split in cloudy rainy Cumbria. 
  • MagnitioMagnitio Forumite
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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.
  • SpiesSpies Forumite
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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.

    Did you happen to notice what the MPPT ranges are for each inverter? 
    4.29kWp Solar system, 45/55 South/West split in cloudy rainy Cumbria. 
  • MagnitioMagnitio Forumite
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    Spies said:
    Did you happen to notice what the MPPT ranges are for each inverter? 
    90 V – 560 V for Huawei
    120 V - 550 V for Givenergy


    6.4kWp (16 * 400Wp REC Alpha) facing ESE + 5kW Huawei inverter + 10kWh Huawei battery. Buckinghamshire.
  • SpiesSpies Forumite
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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. 
  • PetriixPetriix Forumite
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    That low-light generation really makes minimal difference overall. Probably less than 5kWh over a year when you calculate it. 
  • edited 12 January 2022 at 5:56PM
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    edited 12 January 2022 at 5:56PM
    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 BiFacial Panels + SE P505 Optimizers + SE 3680 HD Wave Inverter. SE London (Zone 2). 
    -  40% of panels in an East/ West rooftop orientation.
    -  Viessmann 200-W on Advanced Weather Comp. (the most efficient gas boiler sold)
  • 2nd_time_buyer2nd_time_buyer Forumite
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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. 
    Yes, it would come as quite a shock to me to find out I was Uighur.
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